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- Title
Macrophages as carriers of boron carbide nanoparticles dedicated to boron neutron capture therapy.
- Authors
Wróblewska, Anna; Szermer-Olearnik, Bożena; Szczygieł, Agnieszka; Węgierek-Ciura, Katarzyna; Mierzejewska, Jagoda; Kozień, Dawid; Żeliszewska, Paulina; Kruszakin, Roksana; Migdał, Paweł; Pędzich, Zbigniew; Pajtasz-Piasecka, Elżbieta
- Abstract
Background: The use of cells as carriers for the delivery of nanoparticles is a promising approach in anticancer therapy, mainly due to their natural properties, such as biocompatibility and non-immunogenicity. Cellular carriers prevent the rapid degradation of nanoparticles, improve their distribution, reduce cytotoxicity and ensure selective delivery to the tumor microenvironment. Therefore, we propose the use of phagocytic cells as boron carbide nanoparticle carriers for boron delivery to the tumor microenvironment in boron neutron capture therapy. Results: Macrophages originating from cell lines and bone marrow showed a greater ability to interact with boron carbide (B4C) than dendritic cells, especially the preparation containing larger nanoparticles (B4C 2). Consequently, B4C 2 caused greater toxicity and induced the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines by these cells. However, migration assays demonstrated that macrophages loaded with B4C 1 migrated more efficiently than with B4C 2. Therefore, smaller nanoparticles (B4C 1) with lower toxicity but similar ability to activate macrophages proved to be more attractive. Conclusions: Macrophages could be promising cellular carriers for boron carbide nanoparticle delivery, especially B4C 1 to the tumor microenvironment and thus prospective use in boron neutron capture therapy.
- Subjects
BORON-neutron capture therapy; NEUTRON capture; BORON carbides; MACROPHAGES; NANOPARTICLES; BONE marrow cells
- Publication
Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2024, Vol 22, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
1477-3155
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1186/s12951-024-02397-5