SCIDOT-18. NANOTHERAPEUTICS FOR NEUROSURGICALLY-APPLIED DRUG DELIVERY

Abstract Design and implementation of innovative local drug delivery systems (DDS) may overcome current limitations in GBM treatment, such as the lack of therapeutic drug concentrations reaching residual GBM cells following surgery. Here we describe a novel DDS which utilises a bespoke mechanically engineered spray device, designed for safe surgical use, to deliver a mucoadhesive hydrogel containing chemotherapeutic nanoparticles (NPs) into the tumour resection margins. The overall aim is to spray a NP and polymer solution onto the resection cavity and potentially increase penetration of anti-cancer drugs within the 2 cm reoccurrence zone beyond the infiltrative margin. The mucoadhesive gel of choice, pectin, is currently used in other in vivo applications; however we have repurposed this for the brain. Pectin is biocompatible with GBM and human astrocyte cells in vitro and showed neither toxicity nor inflammation for up to 2 weeks upon orthotopic brain injection. Pectin is biodegradable in artificial CSF and is capable of being sprayed from the engineered device. A panel of polymeric, oil-based and polymer-coated NPs have been developed and optimised to maximise drug encapsulation of etoposide and olaparib as proof-of-concept for combination drug delivery. Etoposide/olaparib were chosen due to cytotoxicity from 5 GBM cell lines, including primary lines isolated from the invasive tumour margin (Mean IC50 of 1.1 µM and 8.3 µM respectively). The optimal NP/drug formulation (based on drug encapsulation, spray capability and bio-adhesiveness) will ultimately be assessed for tolerability and efficacy using orthotopic allograft and xenograft high-grade glioma models, including measurement of penetration of drug/nanoparticle in ex vivo murine and porcine brain using novel hybrid time-of-flight/Orbitrap TM secondary ion mass spectrometer (orbiSIMS) technology.

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A mechanically-engineered spray to increase brain penetration of chemotherapeutic nanoparticles in the treatment of high-grade gliomas

Neuro-Oncology ◽

10.1093/neuonc/noz167.002 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 21 (Supplement_4) ◽

pp. iv1-iv1

Author(s):

Phoebe McCrorie ◽

Vincenco Taresco ◽

Zeyuan Xu ◽

Alison Ritchie ◽

Phillip Clarke ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Drug Delivery ◽

Drug Formulation ◽

Local Drug Delivery ◽

Resection Margins ◽

Therapeutic Drug ◽

Tumour Resection ◽

High Grade ◽

Combination Drug ◽

Drug Encapsulation ◽

Drug Concentrations

Abstract Design and implementation of innovative local drug delivery systems (DDS) may overcome current limitations in GBM treatment, such as the lack of therapeutic drug concentrations reaching residual GBM cells following surgery. Here we describe a novel DDS which utilises a bespoke mechanically engineered spray device, designed for safe surgical use, to deliver a mucoadhesive hydrogel containing chemotherapeutic nanoparticles (NPs) into the tumour resection margins. The overall aim is to spray a NP and polymer solution onto the resection cavity and potentially increase penetration of anti-cancer drugs within the 2 cm reoccurrence zone beyond the infiltrative margin. The mucoadhesive gel of choice, pectin, is currently used in other in vivo applications; however we have repurposed this for the brain. Pectin is biocompatible with GBM and human astrocyte cells in vitro and showed neither toxicity nor inflammation for up to 2 weeks upon orthotopic brain injection. Pectin is biodegradable in artificial CSF and is capable of being sprayed from the engineered device. A panel of polymeric, oil-based and polymer-coated NPs have been developed and optimised to maximise drug encapsulation of etoposide and olaparib as proof-of-concept for combination drug delivery. Etoposide/olaparib was chosen due to cytotoxicity from 5 GBM cell lines, including primary lines isolated from the invasive tumour margin (Mean IC50 of 1.1 µM and 8.3 µM respectively). The optimal NP/drug formulation (based on drug encapsulation, spray capability and bio-adhesiveness) will ultimately be assessed for tolerability and efficacy using orthotopic allograft and xenograft high-grade glioma models.

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SCIDOT-19. A MECHANICALLY-ENGINEERED SPRAY TO INCREASE BRAIN PENETRATION OF CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC NANOPARTICLES IN THE TREATMENT OF HIGH-GRADE GLIOMAS

Neuro-Oncology ◽

10.1093/neuonc/noz175.1155 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 21 (Supplement_6) ◽

pp. vi275-vi275

Author(s):

Phoebe McCrorie ◽

Vincenzo Taresco ◽

Zeyuan Xu ◽

Alison Ritchie ◽

Philip A Clarke ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Drug Delivery ◽

Drug Formulation ◽

Local Drug Delivery ◽

Resection Margins ◽

Therapeutic Drug ◽

Tumour Resection ◽

High Grade ◽

Combination Drug ◽

Drug Encapsulation ◽

Drug Concentrations

Abstract Design and implementation of innovative local drug delivery systems (DDS) may overcome current limitations in GBM treatment, such as the lack of therapeutic drug concentrations reaching residual GBM cells following surgery. Here we describe a novel DDS which utilises a bespoke mechanically engineered spray device, designed for safe surgical use, to deliver a mucoadhesive hydrogel containing chemotherapeutic nanoparticles (NPs) into the tumour resection margins. The overall aim is to spray a NP and polymer solution onto the resection cavity and potentially increase penetration of anti-cancer drugs within the 2 cm reoccurrence zone beyond the infiltrative margin. The mucoadhesive gel of choice, pectin, is currently used in other in vivo applications; however we have repurposed this for the brain. Pectin is biocompatible with GBM and human astrocyte cells in vitro and showed neither toxicity nor inflammation for up to 2 weeks upon orthotopic brain injection. Pectin is biodegradable in artificial CSF and is capable of being sprayed from the engineered device. A panel of polymeric, oil-based and polymer-coated NPs have been developed and optimised to maximise drug encapsulation of etoposide and olaparib as proof-of-concept for combination drug delivery. Etoposide/olaparib was chosen due to cytotoxicity from 5 GBM cell lines, including primary lines isolated from the invasive tumour margin (Mean IC50 of 1.1 µM and 8.3 µM respectively). The optimal NP/drug formulation (based on drug encapsulation, spray capability and bio-adhesiveness) will ultimately be assessed for tolerability and efficacy using orthotopic allograft and xenograft high-grade glioma models, including measurement of penetration of drug/nanoparticle in ex vivo murine and porcine brain using novel hybrid time-of-flight/Orbitrap TM secondary ion mass spectrometer (orbiSIMS) technology.

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Development of Microneedle Devices for Drug Delivery

10.23889/suthesis.58289 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

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Olivia Howells

Keyword(s):

Drug Delivery ◽

Stratum Corneum ◽

Drug Formulation ◽

Therapeutic Drug ◽

Hydrophobic Barrier ◽

First Pass Metabolism ◽

First Pass ◽

Out Of Plane ◽

Pass Metabolism ◽

Hollow Microneedles

There are numerous modes of therapeutic administration, of which oral delivery is the most convenient and conventional as it involves administration of therapeutics in the form of liquids or solid capsules and tablets. However, this mode encounters several challenges, such as chemical processes within the gastrointestinal track and first pass metabolism which subsequently reduce the efficacy of the therapeutic drugs. To overcome these issues, transdermal drug administration in the form of hypodermic needles, topical creams, and transdermal patches have been employed. However, the effect of transdermal administration is limited due the stratum corneum layer of the skin, which acts as a lipophilic and hydrophobic barrier preventing external molecules from entering the skin. Therefore, hypodermic needles are used due to their sharp tip facilitating penetration through the stratum corneum to deposit the drug formulation into the skin, subcutaneous fat, or muscles layers. However, these needles induce needle-phobia and reduce patient compliance due to the complexity with administration and pain associated with injection. Microneedle devices have been developed to avoid these issues and provide enhanced transdermal therapeutic drug delivery in a minimally invasive manner to eliminate the first-pass metabolism and provide a sustained release. Unlike hypodermic needles injection, they do not cause pain and related fear or phobia in individuals, thereby improving compliance to the prescribed dosage regime. Till now different types of microneedles have been fabricated. These include, solid, coated, hollow and dissolvable, where each type has its own advantages and unique properties and designs. In this thesis, two novel methods utilising silicon etching processes, for the fabrication of both out-of-plane and in-plane silicon microneedles are presented. Hollow out-of-plane microneedles are manufactured through deep reactive-ion etching (DRIE) technology. The patented three-step process flow has been developed to produce multiple arrays of sharp bevelled tipped, hollow microneedles which facilitate easy insertion and controlled fluid injection into excised skin samples. The in-plane microneedles have been fabricated from simultaneous wet KOH etching of the front and reverse of (100) orientated silicon wafers. The characteristic 54.7˚ sidewall etch angle was utilised to form a sharp six-sided microneedle tip and hexagonal shaped shaft. Employing this method allowed fabrication of both solid and hollow microneedles with different geometries i.e., widths and heights of several µm, to determine the optimal MN height and width for effective penetration and transdermal drug delivery. All microneedles fabricated during the PhD studentship tenure have been characterised through histology, fluorescent studies, and delivery into ex-vivo porcine and human skin tissue (research ethics committee reference 08/WSE03/55) to demonstrate effective microneedle based transdermal therapeutic drug delivery. The transdermal delivery of insulin and hyaluronic acid has been successfully demonstrated by employing a simple poke and patch application technique, presenting a clinical improvement over traditional application such as creams and ointments.

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BioMEMS Technologies for Regenerative Medicine

MRS Proceedings ◽

10.1557/proc-1139-gg02-01 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 1139 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Jeffrey T. Borenstein

Keyword(s):

Drug Delivery ◽

Regenerative Medicine ◽

Drug Delivery Systems ◽

Ex Vivo ◽

Delivery Systems ◽

Organ Shortage ◽

Engineered Tissues ◽

Drug Concentrations

AbstractThe emergence of BioMEMS fabrication technologies such as soft lithography, micromolding and assembly of 3D structures, and biodegradable microfluidics, are already making significant contributions to the field of regenerative medicine. Over the past decade, BioMEMS have evolved from early silicon laboratory devices to polymer-based structures and even biodegradable constructs suitable for a range of ex vivo and in vivo applications. These systems are still in the early stages of development, but the long-term potential of the technology promises to enable breakthroughs in health care challenges ranging from the systemic toxicity of drugs to the organ shortage. Ex vivo systems for organ assist applications are emerging for the liver, kidney and lung, and the precision and scalability of BioMEMS fabrication techniques offer the promise of dramatic improvements in device performance and patient outcomes.Ultimately, the greatest benefit from BioMEMS technologies will be realized in applications for implantable devices and systems. Principal advantages include the extreme levels of achievable miniaturization, integration of multiple functions such as delivery, sensing and closed loop control, and the ability of precision microscale and nanoscale features to reproduce the cellular microenvironment to sustain long-term functionality of engineered tissues. Drug delivery systems based on BioMEMS technologies are enabling local, programmable control over drug concentrations and pharmacokinetics for a broad spectrum of conditions and target organs. BioMEMS fabrication methods are also being applied to the development of engineered tissues for applications such as wound healing, microvascular networks and bioartificial organs. Here we review recent progress in BioMEMS-based drug delivery systems, engineered tissue constructs and organ assist devices for a range of ex vivo and in vivo applications in regenerative medicine.

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An Integrated Multiscale Mechanistic Model for Cancer Drug Therapy

ISRN Biomathematics ◽

10.5402/2012/818492 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-12 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Lei Tang ◽

Jing Su ◽

De-Shuang Huang ◽

Daniel Y. Lee ◽

King C. Li ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Drug Delivery ◽

Drug Therapy ◽

Mechanistic Model ◽

Scale Model ◽

Distribution Model ◽

Cancer Drug ◽

Therapeutic Effects ◽

Antitumor Effects ◽

Combination Drug ◽

Drug Concentrations

In this paper, we established a multiscale mechanistic model for studying drug delivery, biodistribution, and therapeutic effects of cancer drug therapy in order to identify optimal treatment strategies. Due to the specific characteristics of cancer, our proposed model focuses on drug effects on malignant solid tumor and specific internal organs as well as the intratumoral and regional extracellular microenvironments. At the organ level, we quantified drug delivery based on a multicompartmental model. This model will facilitate the analysis and prediction of organ toxicity and provide important pharmacokinetic information with regard to drug clearance rates. For the analysis of intratumoral microenvironment which is directly related to blood drug concentrations and tumor properties, we constructed a drug distribution model using diffusion-convection solute transport to study temporal/spatial variations of drug concentration. With this information, our model incorporates signaling pathways for the analysis of antitumor response with drug combinations at the extracellular level. Moreover, changes in tumor size, cellular proliferation, and apoptosis induced by different drug treatment conditions are studied. Therefore, the proposed multi-scale model could be used to understand drug clinical actions, study drug therapy-antitumor effects, and potentially identify optimal combination drug therapy. Numerical simulations demonstrate the proposed system's effectiveness.

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Evaluation of Drug Delivery and Efficacy of Ciprofloxacin-Loaded Povidone Foils and Nanofiber Mats in a Wound-Infection Model Based on Ex Vivo Human Skin

Pharmaceutics ◽

10.3390/pharmaceutics11100527 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (10) ◽

pp. 527 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Rancan ◽

Contardi ◽

Jurisch ◽

Blume-Peytavi ◽

Vogt ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Drug Delivery ◽

Human Skin ◽

Topical Treatment ◽

Ex Vivo ◽

Healing Process ◽

Delivery Systems ◽

Water Soluble ◽

Local Drug Delivery ◽

Model Based ◽

Nanofiber Mats

Topical treatment of wound infections is often a challenge due to limited drug availability at the site of infection. Topical drug delivery is an attractive option for reducing systemic side effects, provided that a more selective and sustained local drug delivery is achieved. In this study, a poorly water-soluble antibiotic, ciprofloxacin, was loaded on polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)-based foils and nanofiber mats using acetic acid as a solubilizer. Drug delivery kinetics, local toxicity, and antimicrobial activity were tested on an ex vivo wound model based on full-thickness human skin. Wounds of 5 mm in diameter were created on 1.5 × 1.5 cm skin blocks and treated with the investigated materials. While nanofiber mats reached the highest amount of delivered drug after 6 h, foils rapidly achieved a maximum drug concentration and maintained it over 24 h. The treatment had no effect on the overall skin metabolic activity but influenced the wound healing process, as observed using histological analysis. Both delivery systems were efficient in preventing the growth of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms in ex vivo human skin. Interestingly, foils loaded with 500 µg of ciprofloxacin accomplished the complete eradication of biofilm infections with 1 × 109 bacteria/wound. We conclude that antimicrobial-loaded resorbable PVP foils and nanofiber mats are promising delivery systems for the prevention or topical treatment of infected wounds.

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Imidazolium-Based Ionic Liquid-Assisted Preparation of Nano-Spheres Loaded with Bio-Active Peptides to Decrease Inflammation in an Osteoarthritis Model: Ex Vivo Evaluations

Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology ◽

10.1166/jbn.2021.3069 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 (5) ◽

pp. 859-872

Author(s):

Yingzhuo Song ◽

Tao Zhang ◽

Huiguang Cheng ◽

Wei Jiang ◽

Pu Li ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Drug Delivery ◽

Drug Delivery System ◽

Delivery System ◽

Ex Vivo ◽

Cartilage Explants ◽

Therapeutic Drug ◽

Therapeutic Peptides ◽

Inflammatory Drugs ◽

Anti Inflammatory

Osteoarthritis is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases. Cartilage inflammation in osteoarthritis results from pain in articular joints. Anti-inflammatory drugs provide relief by hindering the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and interleukin-6. Targeted delivery of anti-inflammatory drugs is very effective in the treatment of osteoarthritis. This approach reduces the usage of therapeutic drug dosages and unwanted side effects. Here, we fabricated a non-invasive and efficient targeted drug delivery system to reduce persistent inflammation in an osteoarthritis model. Temperature-sensitive hollow dextran/poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) nanoparticles were synthesized by the destruction of N,N’-bis(acryloyl)cystamine crosslinked cores in imidazolium-based ionic liquids. The copolymerized 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid created sulfur functionalities that increase the loading of therapeutic KAFAK peptides. The chemical structure of the polymer nanoparticles was analyzed with UV-Visible, Fourier transform infrared, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The thermal responsive characteristics of the nanoparticles were determined with dynamic light scattering, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy analyses. Moreover, the synthesized nanoparticles were used as drug carriers to reduce inflammation in an Ex Vivo osteoarthritis model. The KAFAK-loaded hollow dextran/PNIPAM nanoparticles effectively delivered therapeutic peptides in cartilage explants to suppress inflammation. These thermoresponsive nanoparticles could be an effective drug delivery system to deliver anti-inflammatory therapeutic peptides in a highly osteoarthritic environment.

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Combinatorial Therapeutic Drug Delivery of Riboflavin and Olopetadine for the Treatment of Keratoconus Affected Corneas of Mice

Journal of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering ◽

10.1166/jbt.2019.2026 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (5) ◽

pp. 668-672

Author(s):

Geqiang Yang ◽

Yushun Xue ◽

Yanni Zhu ◽

Ying Qin ◽

Jing Zhang

Keyword(s):

Drug Delivery ◽

Ex Vivo ◽

Methyl Cellulose ◽

Therapeutic Drug ◽

The Novel ◽

Mice Model ◽

Gelation Temperature ◽

Gelling Temperature ◽

Thermoreversible Gel ◽

Evaluation Parameters

The present study deals with the development and evaluation of novel thermoreversible gel containing Riboflavin and Olopatadine for the treatment of Keratoconus. The novel gel was prepared by using polymers like Poloxamer and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) using cold method. The formulated system was evaluated for clarity, appearance, pH, gelling temperature, ex vivo diffusion study, Isotonicity, hemolytic study and effect in keratoconus affected mice model. The results showed that formulated gel was found to be clear and transparent having high gelling capacity. The pH was found between 6.5 to 6.9 and gelation temperature between 34 to 37 °C. All formulations were found isotonic and the hemolytic study performed proved the non-hemolytic nature of formulation. Drug content was also within acceptable limit. The F5 formulation was found to be optimized considering all evaluation parameters. F5 formulation showed maximum amount of release (98.5 and 99.6% for Ribo and Olo respectively) within 8 hrs as compare to other formulations. The effect of formulation on keratoconus affected mice showed that matrix can be produced after stimulation of KC cells and the increased thickness can be result of increase number of cells or matrix produced per cell. These results clearly conclude the potential of combinatorial therapeutic drug delivery of riboflavin and olopetadine for the treatment of keratoconus affected corneas of mice.

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Controlled Release of Therapeutics from Thermoresponsive Nanogels: A Thermal Magnetic Resonance Feasibility Study

Cancers ◽

10.3390/cancers12061380 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (6) ◽

pp. 1380

Author(s):

Yiyi Ji ◽

Lukas Winter ◽

Lucila Navarro ◽

Min-Chi Ku ◽

João S. Periquito ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Drug Delivery ◽

Controlled Release ◽

Magnetic Resonance ◽

Release Kinetics ◽

Temperature Response ◽

Local Drug Delivery ◽

Whole Body ◽

Therapeutic Drug ◽

Temperature Modulation ◽

Thermoresponsive Polymers

Thermal magnetic resonance (ThermalMR) accommodates radio frequency (RF)-induced temperature modulation, thermometry, anatomic and functional imaging, and (nano)molecular probing in an integrated RF applicator. This study examines the feasibility of ThermalMR for the controlled release of a model therapeutics from thermoresponsive nanogels using a 7.0-tesla whole-body MR scanner en route to local drug-delivery-based anticancer treatments. The capacity of ThermalMR is demonstrated in a model system involving the release of fluorescein-labeled bovine serum albumin (BSA-FITC, a model therapeutic) from nanometer-scale polymeric networks. These networks contain thermoresponsive polymers that bestow environmental responsiveness to physiologically relevant changes in temperature. The release profile obtained for the reference data derived from a water bath setup used for temperature stimulation is in accordance with the release kinetics deduced from the ThermalMR setup. In conclusion, ThermalMR adds a thermal intervention dimension to an MRI device and provides an ideal testbed for the study of the temperature-induced release of drugs, magnetic resonance (MR) probes, and other agents from thermoresponsive carriers. Integrating diagnostic imaging, temperature intervention, and temperature response control, ThermalMR is conceptually appealing for the study of the role of temperature in biology and disease and for the pursuit of personalized therapeutic drug delivery approaches for better patient care.

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