Reversal of multidrug resistance in vitro by co-delivery of MDR1 targeting siRNA and doxorubicin using a novel cationic poly(lactide-co-glycolide) nanoformulation

Int J Pharm. 2014 Nov 20;475(1-2):372-84. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2014.08.056. Epub 2014 Aug 29.

Abstract

Over expression of drug efflux transporters such as P-glycoprotein (P-gp) cumulatively leading to multidrug resistance (MDR) embodies a major hindrance for successful cancer therapy. A paradigm nanomedicinal approach involving an anticancer drug and modulators of drug resistance within one multifunctional nanocarrier-based delivery system represent an ideal modality for the treatment of MDR. In this regards, we have developed a cationic polymeric nanoparticulate system loaded with MDR1-siRNA and doxorubicin. Results indicated augmented synergistic effect of combinational nanoformulation in overcoming MDR in MCF-7/ADR cells. Therefore, the above regime could be a promising co-delivery system for effective therapy of drug resistant breast cancer.

Keywords: Cationic nanoparticles; Doxorubicin; MCF-7/ADR cells; Multidrug resistance; P-gp; siRNA.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily B / metabolism
  • ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily B, Member 1 / metabolism
  • Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antineoplastic Agents / chemistry
  • Cations / administration & dosage
  • Cations / chemistry*
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Chemistry, Pharmaceutical / methods
  • Doxorubicin / administration & dosage*
  • Doxorubicin / chemistry
  • Drug Delivery Systems / methods
  • Drug Resistance, Multiple / drug effects*
  • Drug Resistance, Multiple / genetics
  • Drug Resistance, Neoplasm / drug effects
  • Drug Resistance, Neoplasm / genetics
  • Humans
  • MCF-7 Cells
  • Nanoparticles / administration & dosage
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Polyglactin 910 / administration & dosage
  • Polyglactin 910 / chemistry*
  • RNA, Small Interfering / administration & dosage*
  • RNA, Small Interfering / chemistry

Substances

  • ABCB1 protein, human
  • ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily B
  • ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily B, Member 1
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Cations
  • RNA, Small Interfering
  • Polyglactin 910
  • Doxorubicin