Inhibition of mammary tumor growth using lysyl oxidase-targeting nanoparticles to modify extracellular matrix

Mathumai Kanapathipillai, Akiko Mammoto, Tadanori Mammoto, Joo H. Kang, Elisabeth Jiang, Kaustabh Ghosh, Netanel Korin, Ashley Gibbs, Robert Mannix, Donald E. Ingber

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Abstract

A cancer nanotherapeutic has been developed that targets the extracellular matrix (ECM)-modifying enzyme lysyl oxidase (LOX) and alters the ECM structure. Poly(d,l-lactide-co-glycolide) nanoparticles (∼220 nm) coated with a LOX inhibitory antibody bind to ECM and suppress mammary cancer cell growth and invasion in vitro as well as tumor expansion in vivo, with greater efficiency than soluble anti-LOX antibody. This nanomaterials approach opens a new path for treating cancer with higher efficacy and decreased side effects.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3213-3217
Number of pages5
JournalNano Letters
Volume12
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 13 Jun 2012
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cancer
  • extracellular matrix
  • lysyl oxidase
  • mechanics
  • nanoparticle

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Chemistry
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Bioengineering
  • General Materials Science

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