A navitoclax-loaded nanodevice targeting matrix metalloproteinase-3 for the selective elimination of senescent cells

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Cellular senescence is implicated in the occurrence and progression of multiple age-related disorders. In this context, the selective elimination of senescent cells, senolysis, has emerged as an effective therapeutic strategy. However, the heterogeneous senescent phenotype hinders the discovery of a universal and robust senescence biomarker that limits the effective of senolytic with off-target toxic effects. Therefore, the development of more selective strategies represents a promising approach to increase the specificity of senolytic therapy. In this study, we have developed an innovative nanodevice for the selective elimination of senescent cells (SCs) based on the specific enzymatic activity of the senescent secretome. The results revealed that when senescence is induced in proliferating WI-38 by ionizing radiation (IR), the cells secrete high levels of matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3). Based on this result, mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) were loaded with the senolytic navitoclax (Nav) and coated with a specific peptide which is substrate of MMP-3 (NPs(Nav)MMP-3). Studies in cells confirmed the preferential release of cargo in IR-induced senescent cells compared to proliferating cells, depending on MMP-3 levels. Moreover, treatment with NPs(Nav)@MMP-3 induced a selective decrease in the viability of SCs as well as a protective effect on non-proliferating cells. These results demonstrate the potential use of NPs to develop enhanced senolytic therapies based on specific enzymatic activity in the senescent microenvironment, with potential clinical relevance. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: The common β-galactosidase activity has been exploited to develop nanoparticles for the selective elimination of senescent cells. However, the identification of new senescent biomarkers is a key factor for the development of improved strategies. In this scenario, we report for the first time the development of NPs targeting senescent cells based on specific enzymatic activity of the senescent secretome. We report a navitoclax-loaded nanodevice responsive to the matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3) associated with the senescent phenotype. Our nanosystem achieves the selective release of navitoclax in an MMP-3-dependent manner while limiting off-target effects on non-senescent cells. This opens the possibility of using nanoparticles able to detect an altered senescent environment and selectively release its content, thus enhancing the efficacy of senolytic therapies.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:176

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Acta biomaterialia - 176(2024) vom: 01. Feb., Seite 405-416

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Escriche-Navarro, Blanca [VerfasserIn]
Garrido, Eva [VerfasserIn]
Sancenón, Félix [VerfasserIn]
García-Fernández, Alba [VerfasserIn]
Martínez-Máñez, Ramón [VerfasserIn]

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Aniline Compounds
Biomarkers
EC 3.4.24.17
Journal Article
Matrix Metalloproteinase 3
Matrix metalloproteinase-3
Mesoporous silica nanoparticles
Navitoclax
Senescence
Senotherapeutics
Sulfonamides
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Date Completed 19.02.2024

Date Revised 19.02.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.actbio.2024.01.002

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NLM366758470