Abstract |
Tumour-associated macrophages (TAM) exhibit an M2 phenotype that promotes tumour progression, and conversion of M2 TAM toward a tumouricidal M1 phenotype is a promising anti- cancer therapy. As NF-κB is a key regulator of macrophage polarization, we developed an in vivo TAM-targeting delivery system that combines mannose-modified bubble liposomes/NF-κB decoy complexes (Man-PEG bubble lipoplexes) and ultrasound (US) exposure. We investigated the effects of NF-κB decoy transfection on TAM phenotype in solid tumour-bearing mice. Post-transfection tumour growth and survival rates were also recorded. Th2 cytokine (IL-10) level in TAM was significantly lower by NF-κB decoy transfection using Man-PEG bubble lipoplexes and US exposure, while Th1 cytokine levels (IL-1β, TNF-α and IL-6) were significantly higher when compared with controls. In addition, mRNA levels of vascular endothelial growth factor, matrix metalloproteinase-9 and arginase were significantly lower in TAM post-NF-κB decoy transfection. Importantly, TAM-targeted NF-κB decoy transfection inhibited tumour growth and prolonged survival rates in mice. Therefore, TAM-targeted NF-κB decoy transfection using Man-PEG bubble lipoplexes and US exposure may be an effective approach for anti- cancer therapy based on TAM phenotypic conversion from M2 toward M1.
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Authors | Yusuke Kono, Shigeru Kawakami, Yuriko Higuchi, Kazuo Maruyama, Fumiyoshi Yamashita, Mitsuru Hashida |
Journal | Journal of drug targeting
(J Drug Target)
Vol. 22
Issue 5
Pg. 439-49
(Jun 2014)
ISSN: 1029-2330 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 24579693
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Drug Carriers
- Liposomes
- NF-kappaB decoy
- Oligodeoxyribonucleotides
- Polyethylene Glycols
- Mannose
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Topics |
- Animals
- Colonic Neoplasms
(genetics, immunology, pathology, therapy)
- Drug Carriers
(chemistry)
- Female
- Gene Transfer Techniques
- Liposomes
- Macrophages
(metabolism)
- Mannose
(chemistry)
- Mice, Inbred BALB C
- Neoplasm Transplantation
- Oligodeoxyribonucleotides
(genetics)
- Polyethylene Glycols
(chemistry)
- Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Survival Analysis
- Transfection
- Ultrasonics
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