Targeting V600EB-Raf and Akt3 using nanoliposomal-small interfering RNA inhibits cutaneous melanocytic lesion development.
Targeting V600EB-Raf and Akt3 using nanoliposomal-small interfering RNA inhibits cutaneous melanocytic lesion development.
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DOI：
10.1158/0008-5472.can-07-6614
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发表时间：
2008-09-15
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影响因子：
11.2
通讯作者：
Robertson GP
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作者：
Tran MA;Gowda R;Sharma A;Park EJ;Adair J;Kester M;Smith NB;Robertson GP
Most events promoting early melanoma development are yet to be identified but deregulation of the B-Raf and Akt3 signaling cascades are important regulators of this process. Approximately 90% of normal moles and ~60% of early invasive cutaneous melanomas contain a T1799A B-Raf mutation (V600EB-Raf), leading to 10X higher enzyme activity and constitutive activation of the MAP kinase pathway. Furthermore, ~70% of melanomas have elevated Akt3 signaling due to increased gene copy number and PTEN loss. Therefore, targeting V600EB-Raf and Akt3 signaling is necessary to prevent or treat cutaneous melanocytic lesions. Agents specifically targeting these proteins are needed, having fewer side effects than those inhibiting both normal and mutant B-Raf protein or targeting all three Akt isoforms. In this study, a unique nanoliposomal-ultrasound mediated approach has been developed for delivering siRNA specifically targeting V600EB-Raf and Akt3 into melanocytic tumors present in skin to retard melanoma development. Novel cationic nanoliposomes stably encapsulate siRNA targeting V600EB-Raf or Akt3, providing protection from degradation and facilitating entry into melanoma cells to decrease expression of these proteins. Low-frequency ultrasound using a lightweight 4-cymbal transducer array enables penetration of nanoliposomal-siRNA complex throughout epidermal and dermal layers of laboratory-generated or animal skin. Nanoliposomal-mediated siRNA targeting of V600EB-Raf and Akt3 led to a cooperatively acting ~65% decrease in early or invasive cutaneous melanoma compared to inhibition of each singly with negligible associated systemic toxicity. Thus, cationic nanoliposomes loaded with siRNA targeting V600EB-Raf and Akt3 provide an effective approach for targeted inhibition of early or invasive cutaneous melanomas.
