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Article: A comprehensive overview on antibody-drug conjugates: from the conceptualization to cancer therapy.

Riccardi, Federico / Dal Bo, Michele / Macor, Paolo / Toffoli, Giuseppe

2023 Volume 14, Page(s) 1274088

Abstract: Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) represent an innovative class of potent anti-cancer compounds that are widely used in the treatment of hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. Unlike conventional chemotherapeutic drug-based therapies, that are mainly ... ...

Abstract	Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) represent an innovative class of potent anti-cancer compounds that are widely used in the treatment of hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. Unlike conventional chemotherapeutic drug-based therapies, that are mainly associated with modest specificity and therapeutic benefit, the three key components that form an ADC (a monoclonal antibody bound to a cytotoxic drug via a chemical linker moiety) achieve remarkable improvement in terms of targeted killing of cancer cells and, while sparing healthy tissues, a reduction in systemic side effects caused by off-tumor toxicity. Based on their beneficial mechanism of action, 15 ADCs have been approved to date by the market approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and/or other international governmental agencies for use in clinical oncology, and hundreds are undergoing evaluation in the preclinical and clinical phases. Here, our aim is to provide a comprehensive overview of the key features revolving around ADC therapeutic strategy including their structural and targeting properties, mechanism of action, the role of the tumor microenvironment and review the approved ADCs in clinical oncology, providing discussion regarding their toxicity profile, clinical manifestations and use in novel combination therapies. Finally, we briefly review ADCs in other pathological contexts and provide key information regarding ADC manufacturing and analytical characterization.
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-09-18
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article ; Review
ZDB-ID	2587355-6
ISSN	1663-9812
ISSN	1663-9812
DOI	10.3389/fphar.2023.1274088
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Article ; Online: C9 immunostaining as a tissue biomarker for periprosthetic joint infection diagnosis.

Meinshausen, Ann-Kathrin / Färber, Jacqueline / Illiger, Sebastian / Macor, Paolo / Lohmann, Christoph H / Bertrand, Jessica

Frontiers in immunology

2023 Volume 14, Page(s) 1112188

Abstract: Background: Culture-negative periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) are often false diagnosed as aseptic implant failure leading to unnecessary revision surgeries due to repeated infections. A marker to increase the security of e PJI diagnosis is ... ...

Abstract	Background: Culture-negative periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) are often false diagnosed as aseptic implant failure leading to unnecessary revision surgeries due to repeated infections. A marker to increase the security of e PJI diagnosis is therefore of great importance. The aim of this study was to test C9 immunostaining of periprosthetic tissue as a novel tissue-biomarker for a more reliable identification of PJI, as well as potential cross-reactivity. Method: We included 98 patients in this study undergoing septic or aseptic revision surgeries. Standard microbiological diagnosis was performed in all cases for classification of patients. Serum parameters including C-reactive protein (CRP) serum levels and white blood cell (WBC) count were included, and the periprosthetic tissue was immunostained for C9 presence. The amount of C9 tissue staining was evaluated in septic versus aseptic tissue and the amount of C9 staining was correlated with the different pathogens causing the infection. To exclude cross-reactions between C9 immunostaining and other inflammatory joint conditions, we included tissue samples of a separate cohort with rheumatoid arthritis, wear particles and chondrocalcinosis. Results: The microbiological diagnosis detected PJI in 58 patients; the remaining 40 patients were classified as aseptic. Serum CRP values were significantly increased in the PJI cohort. Serum WBC was not different between septic and aseptic cases. We found a significant increase in C9 immunostaining in the PJI periprosthetic tissue. To test the predictive value of C9 as biomarker for PJI we performed a ROC analyses. According to the Youden's criteria C9 is a very good biomarker for PJI detection with a sensitivity of 89% and a specificity of 75% and an AUC of 0.84. We did not observe a correlation of C9 staining with the pathogen causing the PJI. However, we observed a cross reactivity with the inflammatory joint disease like rheumatoid arthritis and different metal wear types. In addition, we did not observe a cross reactivity with chondrocalcinosis. Conclusion: Our study identifies C9 as a potential tissue-biomarker for the identification of PJI using immunohistological staining of tissue biopsies. The use of C9 staining could help to reduce the number of false negative diagnoses of PJI.
MeSH term(s)	Humans ; C-Reactive Protein/analysis ; Prosthesis-Related Infections/diagnosis ; Prosthesis-Related Infections/microbiology ; Chondrocalcinosis/complications ; Sensitivity and Specificity ; Biomarkers ; Arthritis, Infectious/diagnosis ; Arthritis, Rheumatoid/complications
Chemical Substances	C-Reactive Protein (9007-41-4) ; Biomarkers
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-02-21
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
ZDB-ID	2606827-8
ISSN	1664-3224 ; 1664-3224
ISSN (online)	1664-3224
ISSN	1664-3224
DOI	10.3389/fimmu.2023.1112188
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Article ; Online: A novel complement-fixing IgM antibody targeting GPC1 as a useful immunotherapeutic strategy for the treatment of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

Busato, Davide / Capolla, Sara / Durigutto, Paolo / Mossenta, Monica / Bozzer, Sara / Sblattero, Daniele / Macor, Paolo / Dal Bo, Michele / Toffoli, Giuseppe

Journal of translational medicine

2023 Volume 21, Issue 1, Page(s) 864

Abstract: Background: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the most aggressive cancers with a very low survival rate at 5 years. The use of chemotherapeutic agents results in only modest prolongation of survival and is generally associated with the ... ...

Abstract	Background: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the most aggressive cancers with a very low survival rate at 5 years. The use of chemotherapeutic agents results in only modest prolongation of survival and is generally associated with the occurrence of toxicity effects. Antibody-based immunotherapy has been proposed for the treatment of PDAC, but its efficacy has so far proved limited. The proteoglycan glypican-1 (GPC1) may be a useful immunotherapeutic target because it is highly expressed on the surface of PDAC cells, whereas it is not expressed or is expressed at very low levels in benign neoplastic lesions, chronic pancreatitis, and normal adult tissues. Here, we developed and characterized a specific mouse IgM antibody (AT101) targeting GPC1. Methods: We developed a mouse monoclonal antibody of the IgM class directed against an epitope of GPC1 in close proximity to the cell membrane. For this purpose, a 46 amino acid long peptide of the C-terminal region was used to immunize mice by an in-vivo electroporation protocol followed by serum titer and hybridoma formation. Results: The ability of AT101 to bind the GPC1 protein was demonstrated by ELISA, and by flow cytometry and immunofluorescence analysis in the GPC1-expressing "PDAC-like" BXPC3 cell line. In-vivo experiments in the BXPC3 xenograft model showed that AT101 was able to bind GPC1 on the cell surface and accumulate in the BXPC3 tumor masses. Ex-vivo analyses of BXPC3 tumor masses showed that AT101 was able to recruit immunological effectors (complement system components, NK cells, macrophages) to the tumor site and damage PDAC tumor tissue. In-vivo treatment with AT101 reduced tumor growth and prolonged survival of mice with BXPC3 tumor (p < 0.0001). Conclusions: These results indicate that AT101, an IgM specific for an epitope of GPC1 close to PDAC cell surface, is a promising immunotherapeutic agent for GPC1-expressing PDAC, being able to selectively activate the complement system and recruit effector cells in the tumor microenvironment, thus allowing to reduce tumor mass growth and improve survival in treated mice.
MeSH term(s)	Adult ; Humans ; Mice ; Animals ; Glypicans/metabolism ; Glypicans/therapeutic use ; Pancreatic Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal/drug therapy ; Immunotherapy ; Epitopes ; Immunoglobulin M ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Tumor Microenvironment
Chemical Substances	Glypicans ; gossypol acetic acid (S7RL72610R) ; Epitopes ; Immunoglobulin M
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-11-28
Publishing country	England
Document type	Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
ZDB-ID	2118570-0
ISSN	1479-5876 ; 1479-5876
ISSN (online)	1479-5876
ISSN	1479-5876
DOI	10.1186/s12967-023-04745-9
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Article ; Online: A novel complement-fixing IgM antibody targeting GPC1 as a useful immunotherapeutic strategy for the treatment of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

Davide Busato / Sara Capolla / Paolo Durigutto / Monica Mossenta / Sara Bozzer / Daniele Sblattero / Paolo Macor / Michele Dal Bo / Giuseppe Toffoli

Journal of Translational Medicine, Vol 21, Iss 1, Pp 1-

2023 Volume 13

Abstract: Abstract Background Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the most aggressive cancers with a very low survival rate at 5 years. The use of chemotherapeutic agents results in only modest prolongation of survival and is generally associated ... ...

Abstract	Abstract Background Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the most aggressive cancers with a very low survival rate at 5 years. The use of chemotherapeutic agents results in only modest prolongation of survival and is generally associated with the occurrence of toxicity effects. Antibody-based immunotherapy has been proposed for the treatment of PDAC, but its efficacy has so far proved limited. The proteoglycan glypican-1 (GPC1) may be a useful immunotherapeutic target because it is highly expressed on the surface of PDAC cells, whereas it is not expressed or is expressed at very low levels in benign neoplastic lesions, chronic pancreatitis, and normal adult tissues. Here, we developed and characterized a specific mouse IgM antibody (AT101) targeting GPC1. Methods We developed a mouse monoclonal antibody of the IgM class directed against an epitope of GPC1 in close proximity to the cell membrane. For this purpose, a 46 amino acid long peptide of the C-terminal region was used to immunize mice by an in-vivo electroporation protocol followed by serum titer and hybridoma formation. Results The ability of AT101 to bind the GPC1 protein was demonstrated by ELISA, and by flow cytometry and immunofluorescence analysis in the GPC1-expressing "PDAC-like" BXPC3 cell line. In-vivo experiments in the BXPC3 xenograft model showed that AT101 was able to bind GPC1 on the cell surface and accumulate in the BXPC3 tumor masses. Ex-vivo analyses of BXPC3 tumor masses showed that AT101 was able to recruit immunological effectors (complement system components, NK cells, macrophages) to the tumor site and damage PDAC tumor tissue. In-vivo treatment with AT101 reduced tumor growth and prolonged survival of mice with BXPC3 tumor (p < 0.0001). Conclusions These results indicate that AT101, an IgM specific for an epitope of GPC1 close to PDAC cell surface, is a promising immunotherapeutic agent for GPC1-expressing PDAC, being able to selectively activate the complement system and recruit effector cells in the tumor ...
Keywords	PDAC ; GPC1 ; IgM ; Complement System ; Immunotherapy ; Medicine ; R
Subject code	570
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-11-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	BMC
Document type	Article ; Online
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Article: Nanocarriers as a Delivery Platform for Anticancer Treatment: Biological Limits and Perspectives in B-Cell Malignancies.

Bozzer, Sara / Dal Bo, Michele / Grimaldi, Maria Cristina / Toffoli, Giuseppe / Macor, Paolo

Pharmaceutics

2022 Volume 14, Issue 9

Abstract: Nanoparticle-based therapies have been proposed in oncology research using various delivery methods to increase selectivity toward tumor tissues. Enhanced drug delivery through nanoparticle-based therapies could improve anti-tumor efficacy and also ... ...

Abstract	Nanoparticle-based therapies have been proposed in oncology research using various delivery methods to increase selectivity toward tumor tissues. Enhanced drug delivery through nanoparticle-based therapies could improve anti-tumor efficacy and also prevent drug resistance. However, there are still problems to overcome, such as the main biological interactions of nanocarriers. Among the various nanostructures for drug delivery, drug delivery based on polymeric nanoparticles has numerous advantages for controlling the release of biological factors, such as the ability to add a selective targeting mechanism, controlled release, protection of administered drugs, and prolonging the circulation time in the body. In addition, the functionalization of nanoparticles helps to achieve the best possible outcome. One of the most promising applications for nanoparticle-based drug delivery is in the field of onco-hematology, where there are many already approved targeted therapies, such as immunotherapies with monoclonal antibodies targeting specific tumor-associated antigens; however, several patients have experienced relapsed or refractory disease. This review describes the major nanocarriers proposed as new treatments for hematologic cancer, describing the main biological interactions of these nanocarriers and the related limitations of their use as drug delivery strategies.
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-09-17
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article ; Review
ZDB-ID	2527217-2
ISSN	1999-4923
ISSN	1999-4923
DOI	10.3390/pharmaceutics14091965
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Article: Biological Features of Nanoparticles: Protein Corona Formation and Interaction with the Immune System.

Panico, Sonia / Capolla, Sara / Bozzer, Sara / Toffoli, Giuseppe / Dal Bo, Michele / Macor, Paolo

Pharmaceutics

2022 Volume 14, Issue 12

Abstract: Nanoparticles (NPs) are versatile candidates for nanomedical applications due to their unique physicochemical properties. However, their clinical applicability is hindered by their undesirable recognition by the immune system and the consequent ... ...

Abstract	Nanoparticles (NPs) are versatile candidates for nanomedical applications due to their unique physicochemical properties. However, their clinical applicability is hindered by their undesirable recognition by the immune system and the consequent immunotoxicity, as well as their rapid clearance in vivo. After injection, NPs are usually covered with layers of proteins, called protein coronas (PCs), which alter their identity, biodistribution, half-life, and efficacy. Therefore, the characterization of the PC is for in predicting the fate of NPs in vivo. The aim of this review was to summarize the state of the art regarding the intrinsic factors closely related to the NP structure, and extrinsic factors that govern PC formation in vitro. In addition, well-known opsonins, including complement, immunoglobulins, fibrinogen, and dysopsonins, such as histidine-rich glycoprotein, apolipoproteins, and albumin, are described in relation to their role in NP detection by immune cells. Particular emphasis is placed on their role in mediating the interaction of NPs with innate and adaptive immune cells. Finally, strategies to reduce PC formation are discussed in detail.
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-11-26
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article ; Review
ZDB-ID	2527217-2
ISSN	1999-4923
ISSN	1999-4923
DOI	10.3390/pharmaceutics14122605
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Article ; Online: The Proteoglycan Glypican-1 as a Possible Candidate for Innovative Targeted Therapeutic Strategies for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.

Busato, Davide / Mossenta, Monica / Dal Bo, Michele / Macor, Paolo / Toffoli, Giuseppe

International journal of molecular sciences

2022 Volume 23, Issue 18

Abstract: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) accounts for 90% of all pancreatic cancers, with a 5-year survival rate of 7% and 80% of patients diagnosed with advanced or metastatic malignancies. Despite recent advances in diagnostic testing, surgical ... ...

Abstract	Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) accounts for 90% of all pancreatic cancers, with a 5-year survival rate of 7% and 80% of patients diagnosed with advanced or metastatic malignancies. Despite recent advances in diagnostic testing, surgical techniques, and systemic therapies, there remain limited options for the effective treatment of PDAC. There is an urgent need to develop targeted therapies that are able to differentiate between cancerous and non-cancerous cells to reduce side effects and better inhibit tumor growth. Antibody-targeted strategies are a potentially effective option for introducing innovative therapies. Antibody-based immunotherapies and antibody-conjugated nanoparticle-based targeted therapies with antibodies targeting specific tumor-associated antigens (TAA) can be proposed. In this context, glypican-1 (GPC1), which is highly expressed in PDAC and not expressed or expressed at very low levels in non-malignant lesions and healthy pancreatic tissues, is a useful TAA that can be achieved by a specific antibody-based immunotherapy and antibody-conjugated nanoparticle-based targeted therapy. In this review, we describe the main clinical features of PDAC. We propose the proteoglycan GPC1 as a useful TAA for PDAC-targeted therapies. We also provide a digression on the main developed approaches of antibody-based immunotherapy and antibody-conjugated nanoparticle-based targeted therapy, which can be used to target GPC1.
MeSH term(s)	Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal/drug therapy ; Glypicans ; Humans ; Immunoconjugates/therapeutic use ; Pancreatic Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Proteoglycans ; Pancreatic Neoplasms
Chemical Substances	Glypicans ; Immunoconjugates ; Proteoglycans
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-09-07
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article ; Review
ZDB-ID	2019364-6
ISSN	1422-0067 ; 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
ISSN (online)	1422-0067
ISSN	1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
DOI	10.3390/ijms231810279
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Article ; Online: Novel Nanotechnology Approaches to Overcome Drug Resistance in the Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Glypican 3 as a Useful Target for Innovative Therapies.

Mossenta, Monica / Busato, Davide / Dal Bo, Michele / Macor, Paolo / Toffoli, Giuseppe

International journal of molecular sciences

2022 Volume 23, Issue 17

Abstract: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the second most lethal tumor, with a 5-year survival rate of 18%. Early stage HCC is potentially treatable by therapies with curative intent, whereas chemoembolization/radioembolization and systemic therapies are the ... ...

Abstract	Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the second most lethal tumor, with a 5-year survival rate of 18%. Early stage HCC is potentially treatable by therapies with curative intent, whereas chemoembolization/radioembolization and systemic therapies are the only therapeutic options for intermediate or advanced HCC. Drug resistance is a critical obstacle in the treatment of HCC that could be overcome by the use of targeted nanoparticle-based therapies directed towards specific tumor-associated antigens (TAAs) to improve drug delivery. Glypican 3 (GPC3) is a member of the glypican family, heparan sulfate proteoglycans bound to the cell surface via a glycosylphosphatidylinositol anchor. The high levels of GPC3 detected in HCC and the absence or very low levels in normal and non-malignant liver make GPC3 a promising TAA candidate for targeted nanoparticle-based therapies. The use of nanoparticles conjugated with anti-GPC3 agents may improve drug delivery, leading to a reduction in severe side effects caused by chemotherapy and increased drug release at the tumor site. In this review, we describe the main clinical features of HCC and the common treatment approaches. We propose the proteoglycan GPC3 as a useful TAA for targeted therapies. Finally, we describe nanotechnology approaches for anti-GPC3 drug delivery systems based on NPs for HCC treatment.
MeSH term(s)	Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/drug therapy ; Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/metabolism ; Drug Resistance ; Glypicans/metabolism ; Humans ; Liver Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Liver Neoplasms/metabolism ; Nanotechnology ; Therapies, Investigational
Chemical Substances	GPC3 protein, human ; Glypicans
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-09-02
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article ; Review
ZDB-ID	2019364-6
ISSN	1422-0067 ; 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
ISSN (online)	1422-0067
ISSN	1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
DOI	10.3390/ijms231710038
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Article ; Online: Surface antibody changes protein corona both in human and mouse serum but not final opsonization and elimination of targeted polymeric nanoparticles.

Capolla, Sara / Colombo, Federico / De Maso, Luca / Mauro, Prisca / Bertoncin, Paolo / Kähne, Thilo / Engler, Alexander / Núñez, Luis / Spretz, Ruben / Larsen, Gustavo / Dal Bo, Michele / Toffoli, Giuseppe / Macor, Paolo

Journal of nanobiotechnology

2023 Volume 21, Issue 1, Page(s) 376

Abstract: Background: Nanoparticles represent one of the most important innovations in the medical field. Among nanocarriers, polymeric nanoparticles (PNPs) attracted much attention due to their biodegradability, biocompatibility, and capacity to increase ... ...

Abstract	Background: Nanoparticles represent one of the most important innovations in the medical field. Among nanocarriers, polymeric nanoparticles (PNPs) attracted much attention due to their biodegradability, biocompatibility, and capacity to increase efficacy and safety of encapsulated drugs. Another important improvement in the use of nanoparticles as delivery systems is the conjugation of a targeting agent that enables the nanoparticles to accumulate in a specific tissue. Despite these advantages, the clinical translation of therapeutic approaches based on nanoparticles is prevented by their interactions with blood proteins. In fact, the so-formed protein corona (PC) drastically alters the biological identity of the particles. Adsorbed activated proteins of the complement cascade play a pivotal role in the clearance of nanoparticles, making them more easily recognized by macrophages, leading to their rapid elimination from the bloodstream and limiting their efficacy. Since the mouse is the most used preclinical model for human disease, this work compared human and mouse PC formed on untargeted PNPs (uPNPs) and targeted PNPs (tPNPs), paying particular attention to complement activation. Results: Mouse and human serum proteins adsorbed differently to PNPs. The differences in the binding of mouse complement proteins are minimal, whereas human complement components strongly distinguish the two particles. This is probably due to the human origin of the Fc portion of the antibody used as targeting agent on tPNPs. tPNPs and uPNPs mainly activate complement via the classical and alternative pathways, respectively, but this pattern did not affect their binding and internalization in macrophages and only a limited consumption of the activity of the human complement system was documented. Conclusions: The results clearly indicate the presence of complement proteins on PNPs surface but partially derived from an unspecific deposition rather than an effective complement activation. The presence of a targeting antibody favors the activation of the classical pathway, but its absence allows an increased activation of the alternative pathway. This results in similar opsonization of both PNPs and similar phagocytosis by macrophages, without an impairment of the activity of circulating complement system and, consequently, not enhancing the susceptibility to infection.
MeSH term(s)	Humans ; Mice ; Animals ; Protein Corona ; Opsonization ; Complement System Proteins/metabolism ; Antibodies ; Polymers ; Nanoparticles
Chemical Substances	Protein Corona ; Complement System Proteins (9007-36-7) ; Antibodies ; Polymers
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-10-14
Publishing country	England
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2100022-0
ISSN	1477-3155 ; 1477-3155
ISSN (online)	1477-3155
ISSN	1477-3155
DOI	10.1186/s12951-023-02134-4
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Article ; Online: Plasminogen activator-coated nanobubbles targeting cellbound β2-glycoprotein I as a novel thrombus-specific thrombolytic strategy.

Macor, Paolo / Durigutto, Paolo / Argenziano, Monica / Smith-Jackson, Kate / Capolla, Sara / Di Leonardo, Valeria / Marchbank, Kevin / Tolva, Valerio Stefano / Semeraro, Fabrizio / Ammollo, Concetta T / Colucci, Mario / Cavalli, Roberta / Meroni, Pierluigi / Tedesco, Francesco

Haematologica

2023 Volume 108, Issue 7, Page(s) 1861–1872

Abstract: β2-glycoprotein I (β2-GPI) is a serum protein widely recognized as the main target of antibodies present in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). β2-GPI binds to activated endothelial cells, platelets and leukocytes, key players in thrombus ... ...

Abstract	β2-glycoprotein I (β2-GPI) is a serum protein widely recognized as the main target of antibodies present in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). β2-GPI binds to activated endothelial cells, platelets and leukocytes, key players in thrombus formation. We developed a new targeted thrombolytic agent consisting of nanobubbles (NB) coated with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) and a recombinant antibody specific for cell-bound β2-GPI. The therapeutic efficacy of targeted NB was evaluated in vitro, using platelet-rich blood clots, and in vivo in three different animal models: i) thrombosis developed in a rat model of APS; ii) ferric chloride-induced mesenteric thrombosis in rats, and iii) thrombotic microangiopathy in a mouse model of atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (C3-gain-of-function mice). Targeted NB bound preferentially to platelets and leukocytes within thrombi and to endothelial cells through β2-GPI expressed on activated cells. In vitro, rtPA-targeted NB (rtPA-tNB) induced greater lysis of platelet-rich blood clots than untargeted NB. In a rat model of APS, administration of rtPA-tNB caused rapid dissolution of thrombi and, unlike soluble rtPA that induced transient thrombolysis, prevented new thrombus formation. In a rat model of ferric chloride triggered thrombosis, rtPA-tNB, but not untargeted NB and free rtPA, induced rapid and persistent recanalization of occluded vessels. Finally, treatment of C3-gain-of-function mice with rtPA-tNB, that target β2-GPI deposited in kidney glomeruli, decreased fibrin deposition, and improved urinalysis data with a greater efficiency than untargeted NB. Our findings suggest that targeting cell-bound β2-GPI may represent an efficient and thrombus-specific thrombolytic strategy in both APS-related and APS-unrelated thrombotic conditions.
MeSH term(s)	Animals ; Mice ; Rats ; Fibrinolytic Agents/pharmacology ; Fibrinolytic Agents/therapeutic use ; Tissue Plasminogen Activator/pharmacology ; Tissue Plasminogen Activator/therapeutic use ; beta 2-Glycoprotein I ; Endothelial Cells ; Thrombosis/drug therapy ; Thrombosis/etiology ; Thromboembolism ; Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Chemical Substances	Fibrinolytic Agents ; ferric chloride (U38V3ZVV3V) ; Tissue Plasminogen Activator (EC 3.4.21.68) ; beta 2-Glycoprotein I
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-07-01
Publishing country	Italy
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2333-4
ISSN	1592-8721 ; 0017-6567 ; 0390-6078
ISSN (online)	1592-8721
ISSN	0017-6567 ; 0390-6078
DOI	10.3324/haematol.2022.281505
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