Synthesis and characterization of nanometer-sized liposomes for encapsulation and microRNA transfer to breast cancer cells

Henry Lujan,1 Wezley C Griffin,2,3 Joseph H Taube,2,4 Christie M Sayes1,41Department of Environmental Science, Baylor University, Waco, TX, USA; 2Department of Biology, Baylor University, Waco, TX, USA; 3Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Baylor University, Waco, TX, USA; 4I...

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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:2b2dcffd1d1242e48c926144319916442021-12-02T02:50:31ZSynthesis and characterization of nanometer-sized liposomes for encapsulation and microRNA transfer to breast cancer cells1178-2013https://doaj.org/article/2b2dcffd1d1242e48c926144319916442019-07-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.dovepress.com/synthesis-and-characterization-of-nanometer-sized-liposomes-for-encaps-peer-reviewed-article-IJNhttps://doaj.org/toc/1178-2013Henry Lujan,1 Wezley C Griffin,2,3 Joseph H Taube,2,4 Christie M Sayes1,41Department of Environmental Science, Baylor University, Waco, TX, USA; 2Department of Biology, Baylor University, Waco, TX, USA; 3Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Baylor University, Waco, TX, USA; 4Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Baylor University, Waco, TX, USAIntroduction: The use of liposomes as a drug delivery carrier (DDC) for the treatment of various diseases, especially cancer, is rapidly increasing, requiring more stringent synthesis, formulation, and preservation techniques to bolster safety and efficacy. Liposomes otherwise referred to as phospholipid vesicles are self-assembled colloidal particles. When formed in either the micrometer or nanometer size range, they are ideal candidates as DDC because of their biological availability, performance, activity, and compatibility. Defining and addressing the critical quality attributes (CQAs) along the pharmaceutical production scale will enable a higher level of quality control for reproducibility. More specifically, understanding the CQAs of nanoliposomes that dictate its homogeneity and stability has the potential to widen applications in biomedical science.Methods: To this end, we designed a study that aimed to define synthesis, characterization, formulation (encapsulation), preservation, and cargo delivery and trafficking as the major components within a target product profile for nanoliposomes. A series of synthetic schemes were employed to measure physicochemical properties relevant to nanomaterial drug product development, including concentration gradients, probe versus bath sonication, and storage temperature measured by microscopy (electron and light) and dynamic light scattering.Results: Concentration was found to be a vital CQA as reducing concentrations resulted in nanometer-sized liposomes of <350 nm. Liposomes were loaded with microRNA and fluorescence spectroscopy was used to determine loading efficacy and stability over time. Lyophilization was used to create a dry powder formulation that was then assessed for stability for 6 months. Lastly, breast cancer cell lines were used to ensure efficacy of microRNA delivery and localization.Conclusion: We conclude that microRNA can be loaded into nanometer-sized liposomes, preserved for months in a dried form, and maintain encapsulation after extended time periods in storage.Keywords: liposome, microRNA, nanomaterial drug product, physicochemical characterization, drug delivery, breast cancerLujan HGriffin WCTaube JHSayes CMDove Medical PressarticleLiposomeNanoliposomemicroRNANanomaterial drug productPhysicochemical characterizationDrug deliveryBreast cancerMedicine (General)R5-920ENInternational Journal of Nanomedicine, Vol Volume 14, Pp 5159-5173 (2019)
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topic Liposome
Nanoliposome
microRNA
Nanomaterial drug product
Physicochemical characterization
Drug delivery
Breast cancer
Medicine (General)
R5-920
spellingShingle Liposome
Nanoliposome
microRNA
Nanomaterial drug product
Physicochemical characterization
Drug delivery
Breast cancer
Medicine (General)
R5-920
Lujan H
Griffin WC
Taube JH
Sayes CM
Synthesis and characterization of nanometer-sized liposomes for encapsulation and microRNA transfer to breast cancer cells
description Henry Lujan,1 Wezley C Griffin,2,3 Joseph H Taube,2,4 Christie M Sayes1,41Department of Environmental Science, Baylor University, Waco, TX, USA; 2Department of Biology, Baylor University, Waco, TX, USA; 3Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Baylor University, Waco, TX, USA; 4Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Baylor University, Waco, TX, USAIntroduction: The use of liposomes as a drug delivery carrier (DDC) for the treatment of various diseases, especially cancer, is rapidly increasing, requiring more stringent synthesis, formulation, and preservation techniques to bolster safety and efficacy. Liposomes otherwise referred to as phospholipid vesicles are self-assembled colloidal particles. When formed in either the micrometer or nanometer size range, they are ideal candidates as DDC because of their biological availability, performance, activity, and compatibility. Defining and addressing the critical quality attributes (CQAs) along the pharmaceutical production scale will enable a higher level of quality control for reproducibility. More specifically, understanding the CQAs of nanoliposomes that dictate its homogeneity and stability has the potential to widen applications in biomedical science.Methods: To this end, we designed a study that aimed to define synthesis, characterization, formulation (encapsulation), preservation, and cargo delivery and trafficking as the major components within a target product profile for nanoliposomes. A series of synthetic schemes were employed to measure physicochemical properties relevant to nanomaterial drug product development, including concentration gradients, probe versus bath sonication, and storage temperature measured by microscopy (electron and light) and dynamic light scattering.Results: Concentration was found to be a vital CQA as reducing concentrations resulted in nanometer-sized liposomes of <350 nm. Liposomes were loaded with microRNA and fluorescence spectroscopy was used to determine loading efficacy and stability over time. Lyophilization was used to create a dry powder formulation that was then assessed for stability for 6 months. Lastly, breast cancer cell lines were used to ensure efficacy of microRNA delivery and localization.Conclusion: We conclude that microRNA can be loaded into nanometer-sized liposomes, preserved for months in a dried form, and maintain encapsulation after extended time periods in storage.Keywords: liposome, microRNA, nanomaterial drug product, physicochemical characterization, drug delivery, breast cancer
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author Lujan H
Griffin WC
Taube JH
Sayes CM
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title Synthesis and characterization of nanometer-sized liposomes for encapsulation and microRNA transfer to breast cancer cells
title_short Synthesis and characterization of nanometer-sized liposomes for encapsulation and microRNA transfer to breast cancer cells
title_full Synthesis and characterization of nanometer-sized liposomes for encapsulation and microRNA transfer to breast cancer cells
title_fullStr Synthesis and characterization of nanometer-sized liposomes for encapsulation and microRNA transfer to breast cancer cells
title_full_unstemmed Synthesis and characterization of nanometer-sized liposomes for encapsulation and microRNA transfer to breast cancer cells
title_sort synthesis and characterization of nanometer-sized liposomes for encapsulation and microrna transfer to breast cancer cells
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