Formulation, characterization and tissue distribution of a novel pH-sensitive long-circulating liposome-based theranostic suitable for molecular imaging and drug delivery

Yin Duan,1,2 Lihui Wei,1–3 Julia Petryk,2,3 Terrence D Ruddy2,3 1Nordion Inc., 2Cardiac Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Radiochemistry Research Core Laboratory, Canadian Molecular Imaging Center of Excellence, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, 3Division of Cardiology, University of...

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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:8b14ae4385d44a139394b11d06e1dfb12021-12-02T06:31:49ZFormulation, characterization and tissue distribution of a novel pH-sensitive long-circulating liposome-based theranostic suitable for molecular imaging and drug delivery1178-2013https://doaj.org/article/8b14ae4385d44a139394b11d06e1dfb12016-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.dovepress.com/formulation-characterization-and-tissue-distribution-of-a-novel-ph-sen-peer-reviewed-article-IJNhttps://doaj.org/toc/1178-2013Yin Duan,1,2 Lihui Wei,1–3 Julia Petryk,2,3 Terrence D Ruddy2,3 1Nordion Inc., 2Cardiac Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Radiochemistry Research Core Laboratory, Canadian Molecular Imaging Center of Excellence, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, 3Division of Cardiology, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada Purpose: When designing liposome formulas for treatment and diagnostic purposes, two of the most common challenges are 1) the lack of a specific release mechanism for the encapsulated contents and 2) a short circulation time due to poor resistance to biological fluids. This study aimed to create a liposome formula with prolonged in vivo longevity and pH-sensitivity for cytoplasmic drug delivery. Materials and methods: Liposomal particles were generated using hydrogenated soy (HS) phosphatidylcholine, cholesteryl hemisuccinate (CHEM), polyethylene glycol (PEG) and diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid-modified phosphatidylethanolamine with film hydration and extrusion methods. The physicochemical properties of the different formulas were characterized. pH-sensitivity was evaluated through monitoring release of encapsulated calcein. Stability of the radiolabeled liposomes was assessed in vitro through incubation with human serum. The best formula was selected and injected into healthy rats to assess tissue uptake and pharmacokinetics. Results: Liposomal particles were between 88 and 102 nm in diameter and negatively charged on the surface. Radiolabeling of all formulas with indium-111 was successful with good efficiency. 1%PEG-HS-CHEM not only responded to acidification very quickly but also underwent heavy degradation with serum. The 4%PEG-HS-CHEM, which exhibited both comparatively good pH-sensitivity (up to 20% release) and s.tisfactory stability (stability >70% after 24 h), was considered the best candidate for in vivo evaluation. Tissue distribution of 4%PEG-HS-CHEM was comparable to that of 4%PEG-HS-Chol, a long-circulating but pH-insensitive control, showing major accumulation in liver, spleen, intestine and kidneys. Analysis of blood clearance showed favorable half-life values: 0.6 and 14 h in fast and slow clearance phases, respectively. Conclusion: 4%PEG-HS-CHEM showed promising results in pH-sensitivity, serum stability, tissue uptake and kinetics and is a novel liposome formulation for multifunctional theranostic applications. Keywords: hydrogenated soy phosphatidylcholine, cholesteryl hemisuccinate, PEGylated liposome, pH-triggered release, long in vivo half-lifeDuan YWei LPetryk JRuddy TDDove Medical PressarticleHydrogenated soy phosphatidylcholineCholesteryl hemisuccinatePEGylated liposomepH-triggered releaseLong in-vivo half-lifeMedicine (General)R5-920ENInternational Journal of Nanomedicine, Vol Volume 11, Pp 5697-5708 (2016)
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topic Hydrogenated soy phosphatidylcholine
Cholesteryl hemisuccinate
PEGylated liposome
pH-triggered release
Long in-vivo half-life
Medicine (General)
R5-920
spellingShingle Hydrogenated soy phosphatidylcholine
Cholesteryl hemisuccinate
PEGylated liposome
pH-triggered release
Long in-vivo half-life
Medicine (General)
R5-920
Duan Y
Wei L
Petryk J
Ruddy TD
Formulation, characterization and tissue distribution of a novel pH-sensitive long-circulating liposome-based theranostic suitable for molecular imaging and drug delivery
description Yin Duan,1,2 Lihui Wei,1–3 Julia Petryk,2,3 Terrence D Ruddy2,3 1Nordion Inc., 2Cardiac Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Radiochemistry Research Core Laboratory, Canadian Molecular Imaging Center of Excellence, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, 3Division of Cardiology, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada Purpose: When designing liposome formulas for treatment and diagnostic purposes, two of the most common challenges are 1) the lack of a specific release mechanism for the encapsulated contents and 2) a short circulation time due to poor resistance to biological fluids. This study aimed to create a liposome formula with prolonged in vivo longevity and pH-sensitivity for cytoplasmic drug delivery. Materials and methods: Liposomal particles were generated using hydrogenated soy (HS) phosphatidylcholine, cholesteryl hemisuccinate (CHEM), polyethylene glycol (PEG) and diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid-modified phosphatidylethanolamine with film hydration and extrusion methods. The physicochemical properties of the different formulas were characterized. pH-sensitivity was evaluated through monitoring release of encapsulated calcein. Stability of the radiolabeled liposomes was assessed in vitro through incubation with human serum. The best formula was selected and injected into healthy rats to assess tissue uptake and pharmacokinetics. Results: Liposomal particles were between 88 and 102 nm in diameter and negatively charged on the surface. Radiolabeling of all formulas with indium-111 was successful with good efficiency. 1%PEG-HS-CHEM not only responded to acidification very quickly but also underwent heavy degradation with serum. The 4%PEG-HS-CHEM, which exhibited both comparatively good pH-sensitivity (up to 20% release) and s.tisfactory stability (stability >70% after 24 h), was considered the best candidate for in vivo evaluation. Tissue distribution of 4%PEG-HS-CHEM was comparable to that of 4%PEG-HS-Chol, a long-circulating but pH-insensitive control, showing major accumulation in liver, spleen, intestine and kidneys. Analysis of blood clearance showed favorable half-life values: 0.6 and 14 h in fast and slow clearance phases, respectively. Conclusion: 4%PEG-HS-CHEM showed promising results in pH-sensitivity, serum stability, tissue uptake and kinetics and is a novel liposome formulation for multifunctional theranostic applications. Keywords: hydrogenated soy phosphatidylcholine, cholesteryl hemisuccinate, PEGylated liposome, pH-triggered release, long in vivo half-life
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author Duan Y
Wei L
Petryk J
Ruddy TD
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Wei L
Petryk J
Ruddy TD
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title Formulation, characterization and tissue distribution of a novel pH-sensitive long-circulating liposome-based theranostic suitable for molecular imaging and drug delivery
title_short Formulation, characterization and tissue distribution of a novel pH-sensitive long-circulating liposome-based theranostic suitable for molecular imaging and drug delivery
title_full Formulation, characterization and tissue distribution of a novel pH-sensitive long-circulating liposome-based theranostic suitable for molecular imaging and drug delivery
title_fullStr Formulation, characterization and tissue distribution of a novel pH-sensitive long-circulating liposome-based theranostic suitable for molecular imaging and drug delivery
title_full_unstemmed Formulation, characterization and tissue distribution of a novel pH-sensitive long-circulating liposome-based theranostic suitable for molecular imaging and drug delivery
title_sort formulation, characterization and tissue distribution of a novel ph-sensitive long-circulating liposome-based theranostic suitable for molecular imaging and drug delivery
publisher Dove Medical Press
publishDate 2016
url https://doaj.org/article/8b14ae4385d44a139394b11d06e1dfb1
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