Physicochemical Property of iRGD Peptide Modified Doxorubicin Loaded Liposome and Its Effect on Cancer Cell Growth

ZHANG Zhi-qiang, ZHONG Chun-lei, ZHAO Xin

Abstract

To determine the physicochemical properties of iRGD conjugated doxorubicin loaded liposome (iRGD-LP-DOX), and its effect on targeting and inhibiting growth of Л549 cells. Methods Liposomes were observed under a transmission electron microscope. Release of doxorubicin from iRGD-LP-DOX was detected by the dialysis bag method. The efficiency of cellular uptake and tumor spheroids penetration on Л549 cells in vitro was determined. The anti-proliferation efficiency of iRGD-LP-DOX was evaluated by MTT assay using 1С5о(50% inhibition concentration). Results iRGD-LP-DOX was spherical in a uniform size. Free DOX was released by 100% in 5 h* while LP-DOX and iRGD-LP-DOX were released by about 40% in 48 h. A higher level of iRGD-LP-DOX uptaken by A549 was found compared with that of LP-DOX (P<0. 01). Higher fluorescence intensity was detected with iRGD-LP-DOX than with LP-DOX in tumor spheroid. The MTT assay confirmed strong inhibitory effect of iRGD-LP-DOX (P<0. 01). Conclusion iRGD can enhance uptake of liposomes by A549 cells and inhibit the proliferation of tumor cells.

 

Keywords: Lung cancer iRGD peptide, Doxorubicin, Liposome, Integrin receptor

 

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