[HTML][HTML] Progressive slowdown/prevention of cellular senescence by CD9-targeted delivery of rapamycin using lactose-wrapped calcium carbonate nanoparticles

RK Thapa, HT Nguyen, JH Jeong, JR Kim, HG Choi… - Scientific reports, 2017 - nature.com
RK Thapa, HT Nguyen, JH Jeong, JR Kim, HG Choi, CS Yong, JO Kim
Scientific reports, 2017nature.com
Cellular senescence, a state of irreversible growth arrest and altered cell function, causes
aging-related diseases. Hence, treatment modalities that could target aging cells would
provide a robust therapeutic avenue. Herein, for the first time, we utilized CD9 receptors
(overexpressed in senescent cells) for nanoparticle targeting in addition to the inherent β-
galactosidase activity. In our study, CD9 monoclonal antibody-conjugated lactose-wrapped
calcium carbonate nanoparticles loaded with rapamycin (CD9-Lac/CaCO3/Rapa) were …
Abstract
Cellular senescence, a state of irreversible growth arrest and altered cell function, causes aging-related diseases. Hence, treatment modalities that could target aging cells would provide a robust therapeutic avenue. Herein, for the first time, we utilized CD9 receptors (overexpressed in senescent cells) for nanoparticle targeting in addition to the inherent β-galactosidase activity. In our study, CD9 monoclonal antibody-conjugated lactose-wrapped calcium carbonate nanoparticles loaded with rapamycin (CD9-Lac/CaCO3/Rapa) were prepared for targeted rapamycin delivery to senescent cells. The nanoparticles exhibited an appropriate particle size (~130 nm) with high drug-loading capacity (~20%). In vitro drug release was enhanced in the presence of β-galactosidase suggesting potential cargo drug delivery to the senescent cells. Furthermore, CD9-Lac/CaCO3/Rapa exhibited high uptake and anti-senescence effects (reduced β-galactosidase and p53/p21/CD9/cyclin D1 expression, reduced population doubling time, enhanced cell proliferation and migration, and prevention of cell cycle arrest) in old human dermal fibroblasts. Importantly, CD9-Lac/CaCO3/Rapa significantly improved the proliferation capability of old cells as suggested by BrdU staining along with significant reductions in senescence-associated secretory phenotypes (IL-6 and IL-1β) (P < 0.05). Altogether, our findings suggest the potential applicability of CD9-Lac/CaCO3/Rapa in targeted treatment of senescence.
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