Targeted Thrombolysis with Magnetic Nanotherapeutics: A Translational Assessment

Ming Lu Lin, Siao Yun Wu, Jyh Ping Chen, Yi Ching Lu, Shih Ming Jung, Shiaw Pyng Wey, Tony Wu, Yunn Hwa Ma*

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Abstract

Plasminogen activators, such as recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activators (rtPAs), while effective in treating thromboembolic diseases, often induce hemorrhagic complications due to non-specific enzyme activities in the systemic circulation. This study evaluated the targeting efficiency, efficacy, biodistribution, and potential toxicity of a rtPA covalently attached to chitosan-coated magnetic nanoparticles (chitosan-MNP-rtPA). The thrombolytic activity of a chitosan-MNP-rtPA was preserved by protection from an endogenous plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) in whole blood and after circulation in vivo, as examined by thromboelastometry. Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) demonstrated real-time retention of a 99mTc-MNP-rtPA induced by magnet application in a rat embolic model; an 80% reduction in rtPA dosage for a chitosan-MNP-rtPA with magnetic guidance was shown to restore blood flow. After treatment, iron deposition was observed in the reticuloendothelial systems, with portal edema and neutrophil infiltration in the liver at a ten-fold higher dose but not the regular dose. Nevertheless, no liver or renal toxicity was observed at this higher dose. In conclusion, the liver may still be the major deposit site of rtPA nanocomposites after targeted delivery; chitosan-coated MNPs are potentially amenable to target therapeutics with parenteral administration.

Original languageEnglish
Article number596
JournalPharmaceutics
Volume16
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 27 04 2024

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Keywords

  • magnetic nanoparticle
  • recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator
  • targeted thrombolysis

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