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Adjuvant chemotherapy for brain tumors delivered via a novel intra-cavity moldable polymer matrix

Rahman, Cheryl V.; Smith, Stuart J.; Morgan, Paul S.; Langmack, Keith A.; Clarke, Phil A.; Ritchie, Alison A.; Macarthur, Donald C.; Rose, Felicity R.A.J.; Shakesheff, Kevin M.; Grundy, Richard G.; Rahman, Ruman

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Authors

Cheryl V. Rahman

Stuart J. Smith

Paul S. Morgan

Keith A. Langmack

Phil A. Clarke

Alison A. Ritchie

Donald C. Macarthur

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FELICITY ROSE FELICITY.ROSE@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK
Professor of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering

Kevin M. Shakesheff

Richard G. Grundy

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RUMAN RAHMAN RUMAN.RAHMAN@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK
Professor of Molecular Neuro-Oncology



Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Polymer-based delivery systems offer innovative intra-cavity administration of drugs, with the potential to better target micro-deposits of cancer cells in brain parenchyma beyond the resected cavity. Here we evaluate clinical utility, toxicity and sustained drug release capability of a novel formulation of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA)/poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) microparticles.

METHODS

PLGA/PEG microparticle-based matrices were molded around an ex vivo brain pseudo-resection cavity and analyzed using magnetic resonance imaging and computerized tomography. In vitro toxicity of the polymer was assessed using tumor and endothelial cells and drug release from trichostatin A-, etoposide- and methotrexate-loaded matrices was determined. To verify activity of released agents, tumor cells were seeded onto drug-loaded matrices and viability assessed.

RESULTS

PLGA/PEG matrices can be molded around a pseudo-resection cavity wall with no polymer-related artifact on clinical scans. The polymer withstands fractionated radiotherapy, with no disruption of microparticle structure. No toxicity was evident when tumor or endothelial cells were grown on control matrices in vitro. Trichostatin A, etoposide and methotrexate were released from the matrices over a 3-4 week period in vitro and etoposide released over 3 days in vivo, with released agents retaining cytotoxic capabilities. PLGA/PEG microparticle-based matrices molded around a resection cavity wall are distinguishable in clinical scanning modalities. Matrices are non-toxic in vitro suggesting good biocompatibility in vivo. Active trichostatin A, etoposide and methotrexate can be incorporated and released gradually from matrices, with radiotherapy unlikely to interfere with release.

CONCLUSION

The PLGA/PEG delivery system offers an innovative intra-cavity approach to administer chemotherapeutics for improved local control of malignant brain tumors.

Citation

Rahman, C. V., Smith, S. J., Morgan, P. S., Langmack, K. A., Clarke, P. A., Ritchie, A. A., …Rahman, R. (2013). Adjuvant chemotherapy for brain tumors delivered via a novel intra-cavity moldable polymer matrix. PLoS ONE, 8(10), Article e77435. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0077435

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Sep 2, 2013
Publication Date Oct 14, 2013
Deposit Date Oct 18, 2016
Publicly Available Date Oct 18, 2016
Journal PloS one
Electronic ISSN 1932-6203
Publisher Public Library of Science
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 8
Issue 10
Article Number e77435
DOI https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0077435
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/718787
Publisher URL http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0077435
Contract Date Oct 18, 2016

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