Fabrication of Biomimetic Hybrid Liposomes via Microfluidic Technology: Homotypic Targeting and Antitumor Efficacy Studies in Glioma Cells

Ilaria Arduino, Roberta Di Fonte, Federica Sommonte, Angela Assunta Lopedota, Letizia Porcelli, Jiachen Li, Simona Serrati, Raquel Bártolo, Hélder A Santos, Rosa Maria Iacobazzi*, Amalia Azzariti, Nunzio Denora

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Abstract

Introduction: The treatment of glioblastoma is hindered by the blood–brain barrier (BBB) and rapid drug clearance by the immune system. To address these challenges, we propose a novel drug delivery system using liposomes modified with cell membrane fragments. These modified liposomes can evade the immune system, cross the BBB, and accumulate in tumor tissue through homotypic targeting, thereby delivering drugs like paclitaxel and carboplatin more effectively.
Methods: In this work, the hybrid liposomes were synthesized using microfluidics and integrating 3D printing to produce the microfluidic devices. In vitro, we explored the homotypic targeting capability, BBB passing ability, and therapeutic efficacy of paclitaxel and carboplatin.
Results: The production of hybrid liposomes by microfluidics has been key to creating high-quality biomimetic nanoparticles, and the integration of 3D printing has simplified the production of microfluidic devices, making the process more efficient and economical. In vitro experiments have shown that these drug-loaded biomimetic hybrid liposomes are able to reach the homotypic target, cross the BBB, and maintain the efficacy of paclitaxel and carboplatin.
Conclusions: The development of biomimetic hybrid liposomes represents a promising approach for the treatment of glioblastoma. By combining the advantages of liposomal drug delivery with the stealth properties and targeting capabilities of cell membrane fragments, these nanoparticles can potentially overcome the challenges associated with traditional therapies.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)13217-13233
Number of pages17
JournalInternational Journal of Nanomedicine
Volume19
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec-2024

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