Oral lipid nanocomplex of BRD4 PROteolysis TArgeting Chimera and vemurafenib for drug-resistant malignant melanoma - 11/11/23
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Abstract |
BRAF inhibitors (BRAFi) like vemurafenib (VEM) provide initial regression in mutated melanoma but rapidly develop resistance. Molecular pathways responsible for development of resistance against VEM finally converge towards the activation of oncogenic c-Myc. We identified an epigenetic approach to inhibit the c-Myc expression and resensitize BRAFi-resistant melanoma cells. ARV-825 (ARV) was employed as a BRD4 targeted PROteolysis TArgeting Chimera that selectively degrades the BRD4 to downregulate c-Myc. ARV synergistically enhanced the cytotoxicity of VEM in vitro to overcome its resistance in melanoma. Development of ARV and VEM-loaded lipid nanocomplex (NANOVB) significantly improved their physicochemical properties for oral delivery. Most importantly, oral administration of NANOVB substantially inhibited tumor growth at rate of 41.07 mm3/day in nude athymic mice. NANOVB treatment resulted in prolonged survival with 50% of mice surviving until the experimental endpoint. Histopathological analysis revealed significant tumor necrosis and downregulation of Ki-67 and BRD4 protein in vivo. Promising in vivo antitumor activity and prolonged survival demonstrated by NANOVB signifies its clinical translational potential for BRAFi-resistant melanoma.
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• | Resistance against BRAFi like VEM makes melanoma highly aggressive and invasive. |
• | ARV depicted strong synergism with VEM in 2D and 3D resistant melanoma models. |
• | NANOVB as lipid nanocomplex enhanced solubility and permeability of ARV and VEM. |
• | NANOVB significantly inhibited tumor growth and prolonged survival in vivo. |
• | Co-administration of ARV and VEM using NANOVB overcame VEM resistance in melanoma. |
Keywords : Vemurafenib-resistant melanoma, PROteolysis-TArgeting Chimera, Myc, Self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system, ARV-825, Bromo domain 4
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Vol 168
Article 115754- décembre 2023 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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