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Nano-Marine Drugs: Relevance of Nanoformulations in Cancer Therapies

A special issue of Marine Drugs (ISSN 1660-3397).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 May 2020) | Viewed by 37524

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Prof. Dr. Elmira Arab-Tehrany

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Laboratoire d’Ingénierie des Biomolécules (LIBio), Université de Lorraine, 54518 Vandoeuvre CEDEX, France
Interests: nanoliposome; biomaterials; molecular transfer; vectorization; multiscale characterization
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Dear Colleagues,

Marine products are an important resource for the health of the population. Marine-derived and marine by-products represent a significant additional source of nutrition. New formulations from marine sources in the form of soft nanoparticles are very encouraging for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Nanoparticles from marine sources will be used as vectors with double functionalities to transfer active molecules.

An updated overview on nanoformulations from marine sources will be reported in this Special Issue. It is dedicated exclusively to nano-formulations of marine-derived bioactive compounds. Our objective is to present the new marine sources as vectors or active molecules for cancer therapy and show their efficiency through in vitro or in vivo tests. The originality of this Special Issue is its intention to valorize marine resources as drugs for the treatment of cancer.

Prof. Dr. Eng. Elmira Arab-Tehrany
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  • soft nanoparticles
  • targeting and vectorization
  • active marine sources
  • cancer therapy

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Fabrication of 3D-Printed Fish-Gelatin-Based Polymer Hydrogel Patches for Local Delivery of PEGylated Liposomal Doxorubicin
by Jin Liu, Tatsuaki Tagami and Tetsuya Ozeki
Mar. Drugs 2020, 18(6), 325; https://doi.org/10.3390/md18060325 - 20 Jun 2020
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3D printing technology has been applied to various fields and its medical applications are expanding. Here, we fabricated implantable 3D bio-printed hydrogel patches containing a nanomedicine as a future tailored cancer treatment. The patches were prepared using a semi-solid extrusion-type 3D bioprinter, a [...] Read more.
3D printing technology has been applied to various fields and its medical applications are expanding. Here, we fabricated implantable 3D bio-printed hydrogel patches containing a nanomedicine as a future tailored cancer treatment. The patches were prepared using a semi-solid extrusion-type 3D bioprinter, a hydrogel-based printer ink, and UV-LED exposure. We focused on the composition of the printer ink and semi-synthesized fish gelatin methacryloyl (F-GelMA), derived from cold fish gelatin, as the main component. The low viscosity of F-GelMA due to its low melting point was remarkably improved by the addition of carboxymethyl cellulose sodium (CMC), a pharmaceutical excipient. PEGylated liposomal doxorubicin (DOX), as a model nanomedicine, was incorporated into the hydrogel and liposome stability after photo-polymerization was evaluated. The addition of CMC inhibited particle size increase. Three types of 3D-designed patches (cylinder, torus, gridlines) were produced using a 3D bioprinter. Drug release was dependent on the shape of the 3D-printed patches and UV-LED exposure time. The current study provides useful information for the preparation of 3D printed nanomedicine-based objects. Full article
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Growth-Inhibitory Effect of Chitosan-Coated Liposomes Encapsulating Curcumin on MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells
by Mahmoud Hasan, Kamil Elkhoury, Nabila Belhaj, Cyril Kahn, Ali Tamayol, Muriel Barberi-Heyob, Elmira Arab-Tehrany and Michel Linder
Mar. Drugs 2020, 18(4), 217; https://doi.org/10.3390/md18040217 - 17 Apr 2020
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Current anticancer drugs exhibit limited efficacy and initiate severe side effects. As such, identifying bioactive anticancer agents that can surpass these limitations is a necessity. One such agent, curcumin, is a polyphenolic compound derived from turmeric, and has been widely investigated for its [...] Read more.
Current anticancer drugs exhibit limited efficacy and initiate severe side effects. As such, identifying bioactive anticancer agents that can surpass these limitations is a necessity. One such agent, curcumin, is a polyphenolic compound derived from turmeric, and has been widely investigated for its potential anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects over the last 40 years. However, the poor bioavailability of curcumin, caused by its low absorption, limits its clinical use. In order to solve this issue, in this study, curcumin was encapsulated in chitosan-coated nanoliposomes derived from three natural lecithin sources. Liposomal formulations were all in the nanometric scale (around 120 nm) and negatively charged (around −40 mV). Among the three lecithins, salmon lecithin presented the highest growth-inhibitory effect on MCF-7 cells (two times lower growth than the control group for 12 µM of curcumin and four times lower for 20 µM of curcumin). The soya and rapeseed lecithins showed a similar growth-inhibitory effect on the tumor cells. Moreover, coating nanoliposomes with chitosan enabled a higher loading efficiency of curcumin (88% for coated liposomes compared to 65% for the non-coated liposomes) and a stronger growth-inhibitory effect on MCF-7 breast cancer cells. Full article
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Effects of Bioactive Marine-Derived Liposomes on Two Human Breast Cancer Cell Lines
by Jie Li, Kamil Elkhoury, Claire Barbieux, Michel Linder, Stéphanie Grandemange, Ali Tamayol, Grégory Francius and Elmira Arab-Tehrany
Mar. Drugs 2020, 18(4), 211; https://doi.org/10.3390/md18040211 - 13 Apr 2020
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Breast cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer among women. Higher consumption of dietary marine n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) is associated with a lower risk of breast cancer. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are two n-3 LC-PUFAs [...] Read more.
Breast cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer among women. Higher consumption of dietary marine n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) is associated with a lower risk of breast cancer. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are two n-3 LC-PUFAs found in fish and exert anticancer effects. In this study, natural marine-derived lecithin that is rich in various polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) was extracted from salmon heads and transformed into nanoliposomes. These nanoliposomes were characterized and cultured with two breast cancer lines (MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231). The nanoliposomes decreased the proliferation and the stiffness of both cancer cell types. These results suggest that marine-derived lecithin possesses anticancer properties, which may have an impact on developing new liposomal delivery strategies for breast cancer treatment. Full article
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Marine Microalgae, Spirulina maxima-Derived Modified Pectin and Modified Pectin Nanoparticles Modulate the Gut Microbiota and Trigger Immune Responses in Mice
by H.P.S.U. Chandrarathna, T.D. Liyanage, S.L. Edirisinghe, S.H.S. Dananjaya, E.H.T. Thulshan, Chamilani Nikapitiya, Chulhong Oh, Do-Hyung Kang and Mahanama De Zoysa
Mar. Drugs 2020, 18(3), 175; https://doi.org/10.3390/md18030175 - 21 Mar 2020
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This study evaluated the modulation of gut microbiota, immune responses, and gut morphometry in C57BL/6 mice, upon oral administration of S. maxima-derived modified pectin (SmP, 7.5 mg/mL) and pectin nanoparticles (SmPNPs; 7.5 mg/mL). Metagenomics analysis was conducted using fecal samples, and mice [...] Read more.
This study evaluated the modulation of gut microbiota, immune responses, and gut morphometry in C57BL/6 mice, upon oral administration of S. maxima-derived modified pectin (SmP, 7.5 mg/mL) and pectin nanoparticles (SmPNPs; 7.5 mg/mL). Metagenomics analysis was conducted using fecal samples, and mice duodenum and jejunum were used for analyzing the immune response and gut morphometry, respectively. The results of metagenomics analysis revealed that the abundance of Bacteroidetes in the gut increased in response to both modified SmP and SmPNPs (75%) as compared with that in the control group (66%), while that of Firmicutes decreased in (20%) as compared with that in the control group (30%). The mRNA levels of mucin, antimicrobial peptide, and antiviral and gut permeability-related genes in the duodenum were significantly (p < 0.05) upregulated (> 2-fold) upon modified SmP and SmPNPs feeding. Protein level of intestinal alkaline phosphatase was increased (1.9-fold) in the duodenum of modified SmPNPs feeding, evidenced by significantly increased goblet cell density (0.5 ± 0.03 cells/1000 µm2) and villi height (352 ± 10 µm). Our results suggest that both modified SmP and SmPNPs have the potential to modulate gut microbial community, enhance the expression of immune related genes, and improve gut morphology. Full article
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Glycol Chitosan-Docosahexaenoic Acid Liposomes for Drug Delivery: Synergistic Effect of Doxorubicin-Rapamycin in Drug-Resistant Breast Cancer
by Min Woo Kim, Takuro Niidome and Ruda Lee
Mar. Drugs 2019, 17(10), 581; https://doi.org/10.3390/md17100581 - 12 Oct 2019
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Marine ecosystems are the most prevalent ecosystems on the planet, providing a diversity of living organisms and resources. The development of nanotechnology may provide solutions for utilizing these thousands of potential compounds as marine pharmaceuticals. Here, we designed a liposomal glycol chitosan formulation [...] Read more.
Marine ecosystems are the most prevalent ecosystems on the planet, providing a diversity of living organisms and resources. The development of nanotechnology may provide solutions for utilizing these thousands of potential compounds as marine pharmaceuticals. Here, we designed a liposomal glycol chitosan formulation to load both doxorubicin (DOX) and rapamycin (RAPA), and then evaluated its therapeutic potential in a prepared drug-resistant cell model. We explored the stability of the drug delivery system by changing the physiological conditions and characterized its physicochemical properties. The electrostatic complexation between DOX-glycol chitosan and docosahexaenoic acid RAPA-liposomes (GC-DOX/RAPA ω-liposomes) was precisely regulated, resulting in particle size of 131.3 nm and zeta potential of −14.5 mV. The well-characterized structure of GC-DOX/RAPA ω-liposomes led to high loading efficiencies of 4.1% for DOX and 6.2% for RAPA. Also, GC-DOX/RAPA ω-liposomes exhibited high colloidal stability under physiological conditions and synergistic anti-cancer effects on DOX-resistant MDA-MB-231 cells, while showing pH-sensitive drug release behavior. Our results provided a viable example of marine pharmaceuticals with therapeutic potential for treating drug-resistant tumors using an efficient and safe drug delivery system. Full article
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Marine Polysaccharides in Pharmaceutical Applications: Fucoidan and Chitosan as Key Players in the Drug Delivery Match Field
by Ana Isabel Barbosa, Ana Joyce Coutinho, Sofia A. Costa Lima and Salette Reis
Mar. Drugs 2019, 17(12), 654; https://doi.org/10.3390/md17120654 - 21 Nov 2019
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The use of marine-origin polysaccharides has increased in recent research because they are abundant, cheap, biocompatible, and biodegradable. These features motivate their application in nanotechnology as drug delivery systems; in tissue engineering, cancer therapy, or wound dressing; in biosensors; and even water treatment. [...] Read more.
The use of marine-origin polysaccharides has increased in recent research because they are abundant, cheap, biocompatible, and biodegradable. These features motivate their application in nanotechnology as drug delivery systems; in tissue engineering, cancer therapy, or wound dressing; in biosensors; and even water treatment. Given the physicochemical and bioactive properties of fucoidan and chitosan, a wide range of nanostructures has been developed with these polysaccharides per se and in combination. This review provides an outline of these marine polysaccharides, including their sources, chemical structure, biological properties, and nanomedicine applications; their combination as nanoparticles with descriptions of the most commonly used production methods; and their physicochemical and biological properties applied to the design of nanoparticles to deliver several classes of compounds. A final section gives a brief overview of some biomedical applications of fucoidan and chitosan for tissue engineering and wound healing. Full article
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