Endolysosomal sequestration effects controlled release of BRAF paradox breaker nanoparticles Journal Article


Authors: Chen, C.; Perea Del Angel, A. M.; Sridharan, R.; Heller, D. A.
Article Title: Endolysosomal sequestration effects controlled release of BRAF paradox breaker nanoparticles
Abstract: <p>BRAF remains one of the most important therapeutic targets in cancer, but BRAF inhibitors can cause "paradoxical" pathway activation and drug resistance through RAF dimerization. A clinical "paradox breaker" inhibitor of BRAF monomers and dimers can potentially evade drug resistance. However, patients are required to receive a high oral daily drug dose to achieve the target therapeutic window. Co-administration of a cytochrome P450 blocker can improve drug exposure, but the combination can lead to drug-drug interactions. We investigated delivery via fucoidan-based nanocarriers to improve pharmacologic properties. We found that the nanoparticles extended BRAF inhibition in cancer cells due to sequestration into endolysosomes, followed by controlled release from a lysosomal depot. Following intraperitoneal administration, nanoparticles improved drug pharmacokinetics in vivo without inhibiting cytochrome P450 and also resulted in substantial improvements in antitumor efficacy. This work describes a general nanotherapeutic strategy to improve the pharmacologic properties of drugs via intracellular depot formation.</p>
Keywords: prediction; nanomedicine; dimerization; resistance; efficacy; kinase inhibitor; mechanisms; advanced melanoma; targeted delivery; indocyanine green; raf inhibitors; precision medicine; drug depot
Journal Title: ACS Nano
Volume: 19
Issue: 38
ISSN: 1936-0851
Publisher: American Chemical Society  
Publication status: Published
Date Published: 2025-09-30
Online Publication Date: 2025-09-15
Start Page: 33879
End Page: 33890
Language: English
ACCESSION: WOS:001572335900001
DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.5c09100
PROVIDER: wos
PUBMED: 40954128
Notes: Article; Early Access -- MSK Cancer Center Support Grant (P30 CA008748) acknowledged in PDF -- MSK corresponding author is Daniel Heller -- Source: Wos
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