CEA-targeted nanoparticles allow specific in vivo fluorescent imaging of colorectal cancer models. (April 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tiernan, James P; Ingram, Nicola; Marston, Gemma; Perry, Sarah L; Rushworth, Jo V; Coletta, P Louise; Millner, Paul A; Jayne, David G; Hughes, Thomas A
• Is Part Of: Nanomedicine. Volume 10:Number 8(2015)
• Page Start: 1223
• Page End: 1231
• Publication Date: 2015-04
• Subjects: colorectal cancer -- dye-doped -- IVIS imaging -- live tumor imaging -- silica nanoparticles -- tumor markers; Nanotechnology -- Periodicals; Medical technology -- Periodicals; Nanotechnology -- Therapeutic use -- Periodicals; 610.28
• DOI: 10.2217/nnm.14.202
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-5889

Abstract

Fluorescent imaging of colorectal tumor cells would improve tumor localization and allow intra-operative staging, facilitating stratification of surgical resections thereby improving patient outcomes. We aimed to develop and test fluorescent nanoparticles capable of allowing this in vivo . Dye-doped silica nanoparticles were synthesized. Anti-CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) or control IgGs were conjugated to nanoparticles using various chemical strategies. Binding of CEA-targeted or control nanoparticles to colorectal cancer cells was quantified in vitro, and in vivo after systemic-delivery to murine xenografts. CEA-targeted, polyamidoamine dendrimer-conjugated, nanoparticles, but not control nanoparticles, allowed strong tumor-specific imaging. We are the first to demonstrate live, specific, in vivo imaging of colorectal cancer cells using antibody-targeted fluorescent nanoparticles. These nanoparticles have potential to allow intra-operative fluorescent visualization of tumor cells.