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Luana Barbosa Corrêa1, Suyene Rocha Pinto2, Luciana Magalhães Rebelo Alencar3
1Brazilian Nuclear Energy Commission, Nuclear Engineering Institute, Laboratory of Novel Radiopharmaceuticals and Nanoradiopharmacy, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21941-906, Brazil; Laboratory of Applied Pharmacology, Farmanguinhos, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21041-361, Brazil.
Abstract:
Aptamers may form well-defined three-dimensional structures binding with high affinity and stability to a specific receptor. The aptamer anti-MUC1 isoform Y is one the most used due the affinity to MUC1, which is overexpressed in several types of cancer and inflammation process. In this study we have developed, characterized, in vitro as in vivo evaluated a nanoaptamer (anti-MUC1/Y) as a nanoagent for rheumatoid arthritis treatment. The results showed that a nanoaptamer with a size range of 241 nm was produced. The entrapment efficacy was 90% with a biodistribution showing a high hepatic uptake (>98%). The results in vivo showed a potent effect in arthritis experimental model, especially in low doses. The results corroborate the applicability of this nanosystem for RA treatment.
