scholarly journals The Comparison of In Vitro Photosensitizing Efficacy of Curcumin-Loaded Liposomes Following Photodynamic Therapy on Melanoma MUG-Mel2, Squamous Cell Carcinoma SCC-25, and Normal Keratinocyte HaCaT Cells

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 374
Author(s):  
Marta Woźniak ◽  
Martyna Nowak ◽  
Anastasiia Lazebna ◽  
Kamil Więcek ◽  
Izabella Jabłońska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Photodynamic Therapy ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Normal Skin ◽  
Human Keratinocytes ◽  
Malignant Cell ◽  
Liposomal Formulation ◽  
Normal Keratinocytes

The research focused on the investigation of curcumin encapsulated in hydrogenated soy phosphatidylcholine liposomes and its increased photoactive properties in photodynamic therapy (PDT). The goal of this study was two-fold: to emphasize the role of a natural photoactive plant-based derivative in the liposomal formulation as an easily bioavailable, alternative photosensitizer (PS) for the use in PDT of skin malignancies. Furthermore, the goal includes to prove the decreased cytotoxicity of phototoxic agents loaded in liposomes toward normal skin cells. Research was conducted on melanoma (MugMel2), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC-25), and normal human keratinocytes (HaCaT) cell lines. The assessment of viability with MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazolyl-2)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) evaluated cell death after exposure to blue light irradiation after 4 h of pre-incubation with free and encapsulated curcumin. Additionally, the wound healing assay, flow cytometry, and immunocytochemistry to detect apoptosis were performed. The malignant cells revealed increased phototoxicity after the therapy in comparison to normal cells. Moreover, liposome curcumin-based photodynamic therapy showed an increased ratio of apoptotic and necrotic cells. The study also demonstrated that nanocurcumin significantly decreased malignant cell motility following PDT treatment. Acquired results suggest that liposomal formulation of a poor soluble natural compound may improve photosensitizing properties of curcumin-mediated PDT treatment in skin cancers and reduce toxicity in normal keratinocytes.

Thermally activated delayed fluorescent photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy of oral squamous cell carcinoma under low laser intensity

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiqi Hu ◽  
Bin Huang ◽  
Yumei Pu ◽  
Chengwan Xia ◽  
Qian Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Photodynamic Therapy ◽  
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Laser Intensity ◽  
Thermally Activated

In this report, a new Thermally activated delayed fluorescent(TADF) molecule [2-(4-triphenylvinyl-phenyl)-anthraquinone (TPE-AQ)] was synthesized. This nanomaterial has satisfactory photostability. In vitro, it was indicated that these TADF nanoparticles (NPs) were...

scholarly journals An in vitro study of the effect of 5-ALA-mediated photodynamic therapy on oral squamous cell carcinoma

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Ma ◽  
Shujuan Qu ◽  
Liangpeng Xu ◽  
Hongbo Lu ◽  
Baoguo Li
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Photodynamic Therapy ◽  
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Laser Irradiation ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Protoporphyrin Ix ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Blank Control Group

Abstract Background The primary aim of this study was to observe the effect of 5-ALA-mediated photodynamic therapy on oral squamous cell carcinoma in vitro. Methods SCC25 cells were divided into the observation group and the blank control group. Different concentrations of 5-ALA and SCC25 cells were co-incubated for different times, and the concentration of protoporphyrin IX was detected by flow cytometry. SCC25 cells were divided into the 5-ALA group (100 mg/L), the laser irradiation group alone, the 5-ALA plus laser irradiation group, and the blank control group (0 mg/L 5-ALA), and the methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) solution method was used (each group was incubated for 4, 8 and 12 h in turn). The cell survival rate was calculated. Using annexin V-fluorescein isothiocyanate/propidium iodide method, the apoptosis of SCC25 cells was detected by flow cytometry. Results The level of protoporphyrin IX in SCC25 cells increased with increased concentrations of 5-ALA and length of incubation. However, after 12 h, protoporphyrin IX level in SCC25 cells was gradually stabilized, and similar effect was obtained with 100 mg/L or more 5-ALA, indicating that the level of protoporphyrin IX in SCC25 cells was determined by 5-ALA concentration and incubation time. 5-ALA plus laser irradiation exerted an inhibitory effect on the growth of SCC25 cells, which was highly associated with drug dose and incubation time. Compared with the control group, laser irradiation alone or 5-ALA alone had no effect on the apoptosis of SCC25 cells. Different concentrations of 5-ALA combined with laser irradiation showed a remarkable effect of apoptosis, and a higher apoptosis rate was seen with higher drug concentrations. Conclusion 5-ALA-mediated photodynamic therapy affects the growth of SCC25 cells in vitro, which may provide a new idea for the clinical treatment of oral squamous cell carcinoma.

scholarly journals Specific betapapillomaviruses associated with squamous cell carcinoma of the skin inhibit UVB-induced apoptosis of primary human keratinocytes

2008 ◽  
Vol 89 (9) ◽  
pp. 2303-2314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Struijk ◽  
Els van der Meijden ◽  
Siamaque Kazem ◽  
Jan ter Schegget ◽  
Frank R. de Gruijl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Human Keratinocytes ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Primary Human Keratinocytes ◽  
Carcinogenic Effect ◽  
Uvb Irradiation ◽  
Induced Apoptosis

Epidemiological studies have shown an association between infections by specific betapapillomaviruses, such as human papillomavirus (HPV) types 5 and 8, and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). The role of betapapillomaviruses in the development of cutaneous SCC is, however, still enigmatic. The ability to inhibit UVB-induced apoptosis, as demonstrated for HPV5 in vitro, may be important in this respect, as survival of DNA-damaged and mutated cells increases the risk of transformation. The aim of this study was to assess whether inhibition of UVB-induced apoptosis is a general property of betapapillomaviruses and to identify apoptotic factors that are potentially involved in this process. Primary human keratinocytes transduced with E6 and E7 of selected betapapillomaviruses (HPV5, HPV8, HPV15, HPV20, HPV24 and HPV38) were characterized and subjected to UVB irradiation. HPV8- and HPV20-expressing keratinocytes in particular showed fewer signs of apoptosis, as demonstrated by lower levels of active caspase 3, less enzymic caspase activity and less DNA fragmentation. The observed inhibition of UVB-induced apoptosis was mediated by E6 and coincided with reduced steady-state expression of the pro-apoptotic protein Bax. In conclusion, E6 of HPV8 and HPV20 reduces the apoptotic responses upon UVB irradiation when expressed in primary human keratinocytes. Infections with HPV8 and HPV20 may therefore augment the carcinogenic effect of UV radiation and potentially contribute to oncogenic transformation of the skin.

scholarly journals Enhanced photodynamic therapy and fluorescence imaging using gold nanorods for porphyrin delivery in a novel in vitro squamous cell carcinoma 3D model

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (23) ◽  
pp. 5131-5142
Author(s):  
Fatma Demir Duman ◽  
Matej Sebek ◽  
Nguyễn T. K. Thanh ◽  
Marilena Loizidou ◽  
Kaveh Shakib ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Photodynamic Therapy ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Fluorescence Imaging ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Gold Nanorods ◽  
3D Model ◽  
Cationic Porphyrin ◽  
Monolayer Cultures

In this paper, we show enhanced photodynamic therapy and fluorescence imaging using cationic porphyrin photosensitizer TMPyP loaded gold nanorods in 2D monolayer cultures and a novel in vitro head and neck squamous cell carcinoma 3D model.

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