SiRNA-HIF-1α delivered by attenuated Salmonella enhances the efficacy of Lenvatinib against hepatocellular carcinoma

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The treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains a major challenge in the medical field. Lenvatinib, a multi-target tyrosine kinase inhibitor, has demonstrated anti-HCC effects by targeting and inhibiting pathways such as vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1-3 (VEGFR1-3). However, the therapeutic efficacy of Lenvatinib is subject to various influences, with the hypoxic microenvironment of the tumor being a pivotal factor. Consequently, altering the hypoxic milieu of the tumor emerges as a viable strategy to augment the efficacy of Lenvatinib. Hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α), synthesized by tumor cells in response to oxygen-deprived conditions, regulates the expression of resistance genes, promotes tumor angiogenesis and cell proliferation, enhances tumor cell invasion, and confers resistance to radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Thus, we constructed a self-designed siRNA targeting HIF-1α to suppress its expression and improve the efficacy of Lenvatinib in treating HCC. The therapeutic efficacy of siRNA-HIF-1α in combination with Lenvatinib on HCC were evaluated through in vivo and in vitro experiments. The results showed that the recombinant Salmonella delivering siRNA-HIF-1α in combination with Lenvatinib effectively inhibited tumor growth and prolonged the survival of tumor-bearing mice. This treatment approach reduced cell proliferation and angiogenesis in HCC tissues while promoting tumor cell apoptosis. Additionally, this combined therapy significantly increased the infiltration of T lymphocytes and M1 macrophages within the tumor microenvironment, as well as elevated the proportion of immune cells in the spleen, thereby potentiating the host's immune response against the tumor.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:130

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International immunopharmacology - 130(2024) vom: 30. März, Seite 111728

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Chen, Pengfei [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Yanling [VerfasserIn]
Zhu, Xingshu [VerfasserIn]
Huang, Yujing [VerfasserIn]
Chen, Jinwei [VerfasserIn]
Sun, Hao [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Yang [VerfasserIn]
Zhao, Shenning [VerfasserIn]
You, Yiqing [VerfasserIn]
Wu, Yufei [VerfasserIn]
Yang, Tongguo [VerfasserIn]
Wei, Tian [VerfasserIn]
Duan, Xuhua [VerfasserIn]
Zhao, Tiesuo [VerfasserIn]
Jia, Huijie [VerfasserIn]
Ren, Jianzhuang [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

EE083865G2
HIF-1
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 1, alpha Subunit
Journal Article
Lenvatinib
Phenylurea Compounds
Quinolines
RNA, Small Interfering
Salmonella
SiRNA
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A

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Date Completed 25.03.2024

Date Revised 27.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111728

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM369206843