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Liposomal co-formulation of Azure A and rose bengal decyl ester as a multi-cellular target approach for photodynamic therapy of colorectal cancer
| datacite.subject.fos | Ciências Médicas::Biotecnologia Médica | |
| datacite.subject.fos | Engenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia Médica | |
| datacite.subject.sdg | 03:Saúde de Qualidade | |
| datacite.subject.sdg | 04:Educação de Qualidade | |
| datacite.subject.sdg | 09:Indústria, Inovação e Infraestruturas | |
| dc.contributor.author | Silva, Ana Claudia Pedrozo da | |
| dc.contributor.author | Freitas, Camila Fabiano de | |
| dc.contributor.author | Calori, Italo Rodrigo | |
| dc.contributor.author | Tedesco, Antonio Claudio | |
| dc.contributor.author | Silvestrin, Amanda Gratão | |
| dc.contributor.author | Silva, Leandro Herculano da | |
| dc.contributor.author | Speziali, Maria Ida Bonini Ravanelli | |
| dc.contributor.author | Hioka, Noboru | |
| dc.contributor.author | Tessaro, André Luiz | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-02-19T11:28:04Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-02-19T11:28:04Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Multidrug systems offer a promising strategy to improve the efficacy of anticancer treatments, reduce therapeutic doses, and attenuate side effects. In this study, the photosensitizers Azure A (AA) and rose bengal decyl ester (RBDEC) were co-encapsulated in hybrid DPPC/F127 liposomes to target multiple cellular sites. The combined system yielded small unilamellar vesicles (SUVs) with a polydispersity index suitable for biological applications and a zeta potential of +10.57 mV. The encapsulation efficiency of AA and RBDEC is 60.3 and 98.5 %, respectively. In the colorectal adenocarcinoma Caco-2 cells line, photosensitizers showed distinct cellular localization, with RBDEC most targeting the nuclear region and AA the cytoplasm confirmed by confocal microscopy. According to the Chou-Talalay method for drug combinations, the equimolar and lower concentrations (2.5 x 10_6 mol L_ 1 each) exhibited an additive effect, suggesting that even lower concentrations could achieve synergism. The findings indicate that this system exhibits considerable promise, as the combination of drugs facilitates action at multiple sites, thereby increasing the likelihood of cell death. In addition, the system demonstrated greater efficiency at lower concentrations, reducing adverse effects and directing future studies. | eng |
| dc.description.sponsorship | ACPS acknowledges CAPES (Brazil) for the scholarship (n° 88887.507572/2020–00). LHS thanks CNPq (processes 200176/2024-2 and 303635/2022-3). MIBRS also acknowledges CNPq (process 408561/2023-8). ALT acknowledges UTFPR, CNPq (process 420280/2023–5) and Fundação Araucária (PRD2023361000418, PBA2025201000164) for the financial support. The authors are grateful to the National Institute of Science and Technology in Polysaccharides (INCT Polissacar- ídeos - 406973/2022-9), and Institute for Research and Innovation in Photothermal Imaging (INPIIF - 408454/ 2024-5). We are also grateful to the multiuser laboratory LAMAP/UTFPR, the Foundation for Research and Innovation Support of the State of Santa Catarina (FAPESC), and the Complex of Research Support Centers (Comcap/UEM) for their support. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Da Silva, Ana Claudia Pedrozo; De Freitas, Camila Fabiano; Calori, Italo Rodrigo; Tedesco, Antonio Claudio.; Silvetrin, Amanda Gratão; Da Silva, Leandro Herculano; Speziali, Maria Ida Bonini Ravanelli; Hioka, Noboru; Tessaro, André Luiz(2026). Liposomal co-formulation of Azure A and rose bengal decyl ester as a multi-cellular target approach for photodynamic therapy of colorectal cancer. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology. ISSN 1773-2247. 117, p. 1-14 | |
| dc.identifier.doi | 10.1016/j.jddst.2026.108018 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 1773-2247 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10198/35805 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.peerreviewed | yes | |
| dc.publisher | Elsevier | |
| dc.relation.ispartof | Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology | |
| dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ | |
| dc.subject | Phenothiazine | |
| dc.subject | Xanthene | |
| dc.subject | Photodynamic therapy | |
| dc.subject | Combined system | |
| dc.subject | Cancer | |
| dc.title | Liposomal co-formulation of Azure A and rose bengal decyl ester as a multi-cellular target approach for photodynamic therapy of colorectal cancer | eng |
| dc.type | journal article | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication | |
| oaire.citation.endPage | 14 | |
| oaire.citation.startPage | 1 | |
| oaire.citation.title | Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology | |
| oaire.citation.volume | 117 | |
| oaire.version | http://purl.org/coar/version/c_970fb48d4fbd8a85 |