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Silica-Based Egfr-Degrading Nano-Protacs for Efficient Therapy of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Authors: Lei, Fang; Ruixue, Zhu; Meijing, Li; Junhui, Ma; Sijun, Fan; Xuelian, He; Zhongrui, Yang; +3 Authors

Silica-Based Egfr-Degrading Nano-Protacs for Efficient Therapy of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Abstract

Proteolysis targeting chimeras (PROTACs) technology is a promising strategy for degrading proteins of interest. Traditional PROTACs, however, often face challenges such as poor solubility, low stability, and off-target toxicity. To address these challenges, we integrated nanotechnology to enhance the delivery of target-protein degraders to the tumor sites, thereby improving their properties. Here, we report silica-based nano-PROTACs (SiPROTACs) that feature multiple ligands on the surface to target and degrade the transmembrane protein epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). SiPROTACs, with a diameter of approximately 50 nm, can efficiently bind to EGFR, recruit cereblon (CRBN) to induce EGFR ubiquitination, and facilitate their degradation by proteasomes. In HCC-827 and PC-9 cell lines, SiPROTACs initiated EGFR degradation at a notably low concentration of 50 nM, demonstrating greater efficiency compared to traditional PROTACs. In HCC-827 xenograft tumor-bearing mice, SiPROTACs accumulated at tumor site for at least 48 h and exhibited significant anti-tumor effects in vivo without causing noticeable side effects. These findings suggest a novel approach for the application of PROTACs highlighting their therapeutic potential for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

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Mice, Inbred BALB C, Lung Neoplasms, Mice, Nude, Antineoplastic Agents, Silicon Dioxide, Xenograft Model Antitumor Assays, ErbB Receptors, Mice, Drug Delivery Systems, Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung, Cell Line, Tumor, Proteolysis, Animals, Humans, Nanoparticles

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popularity
This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network.
BIP!Popularity provided by BIP!
influence
This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).
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impulse
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