Phospholipid/zein hybrid nanoparticles as promising carriers for the protection and delivery of all-trans retinoic acid
Phospholipid/zein hybrid nanoparticles as promising carriers for the protection and delivery of all-trans retinoic acid
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DOI:
10.1016/j.msec.2021.112331
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发表时间:
2021-07-24
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7.9
通讯作者:
Cosco, Donato
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作者:
Gagliardi, Agnese;Voci, Silvia;Cosco, Donato
A totally biodegradable mixed system made up of phospholipids and zein was developed in order to effectively improve the photostability of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) preserving its pharmacological properties. Photon correlation spectroscopy showed that the formulation obtained using phospholipon 85G and zein at a ratio of 7:3 w/w was characterized by an average diameter of less than 200 nm, a narrow size distribution and a significant time- and temperature-dependent stability. The use of specific cryoprotectants such as mannose and glucose favoured the long-term storage of the nanocarriers after the freeze-drying procedure. The nanoparticles increased the stability of the ATRA against photochemical degradation with respect to the free drug and its antitumor effect was preserved as a consequence of the cell uptake of the colloidal systems. The results demonstrate the potential of the proposed hybrid nanosystems to provide a high level of stabilization for sensitive and labile antitumor compounds.