Novel injectable polypeptide nanoparticle encapsulated siRNA targeting TGF-β1 and COX-2 for localized fat reduction I: Preclinical in vitro and animal models.

COX‐2 TGF‐β1 adipose fat siRNA

Journal

Journal of cosmetic dermatology
ISSN: 1473-2165
Titre abrégé: J Cosmet Dermatol
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101130964

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
21 Aug 2024
Historique:
received: 19 06 2024
accepted: 25 07 2024
medline: 21 8 2024
pubmed: 21 8 2024
entrez: 21 8 2024
Statut: aheadofprint

Résumé

Obesity and localized fat accumulation continue to drive the demand for minimally invasive body contouring technologies including injectable compounds for local fat reduction. siRNA offers a potential for an injectable to specifically target and silence genes involved in adipogenesis with minimal inflammatory side effects. This study evaluates the efficacy of STP705, an injectable containing siRNA encapsulated within histidine-lysine polypeptide (HKP) nanoparticles targeting transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), crucial mediators in adipocyte differentiation and fat retention, using in vitro, porcine, and murine models. In vitro experiments on mouse preadipocytes and in vivo trials using Diet Induced Obese (DIO) mice and Yucatan minipigs were conducted to assess the gene silencing efficiency, tissue localization, pharmacodynamics, and safety profile of STP705. STP705 effectively reduced the expression of TGF-β1 and COX-2, with a notable decrease in adipocyte volume and lipid content without adverse systemic effects. In DIO mice, the HKP-siRNA complex demonstrated precise localization to injected adipose tissue, maintaining significant gene silencing, and detectable levels of siRNA for up to 14 days post-administration. Similar results in minipigs showed a significant reduction in subcutaneous adipose tissue thickness. The results of these studies support the use of targeted siRNA therapy specifically targeting TGF-β1 and COX-2, for localized fat reduction, offering a potential minimally invasive alternative to current fat reduction methods.

Sections du résumé

BACKGROUND BACKGROUND
Obesity and localized fat accumulation continue to drive the demand for minimally invasive body contouring technologies including injectable compounds for local fat reduction. siRNA offers a potential for an injectable to specifically target and silence genes involved in adipogenesis with minimal inflammatory side effects.
AIMS OBJECTIVE
This study evaluates the efficacy of STP705, an injectable containing siRNA encapsulated within histidine-lysine polypeptide (HKP) nanoparticles targeting transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), crucial mediators in adipocyte differentiation and fat retention, using in vitro, porcine, and murine models.
METHODS METHODS
In vitro experiments on mouse preadipocytes and in vivo trials using Diet Induced Obese (DIO) mice and Yucatan minipigs were conducted to assess the gene silencing efficiency, tissue localization, pharmacodynamics, and safety profile of STP705.
RESULTS RESULTS
STP705 effectively reduced the expression of TGF-β1 and COX-2, with a notable decrease in adipocyte volume and lipid content without adverse systemic effects. In DIO mice, the HKP-siRNA complex demonstrated precise localization to injected adipose tissue, maintaining significant gene silencing, and detectable levels of siRNA for up to 14 days post-administration. Similar results in minipigs showed a significant reduction in subcutaneous adipose tissue thickness.
CONCLUSION CONCLUSIONS
The results of these studies support the use of targeted siRNA therapy specifically targeting TGF-β1 and COX-2, for localized fat reduction, offering a potential minimally invasive alternative to current fat reduction methods.

Identifiants

pubmed: 39166716
doi: 10.1111/jocd.16535
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article

Langues

eng

Sous-ensembles de citation

IM

Subventions

Organisme : sirnaomics, Inc

Informations de copyright

© 2024 The Author(s). Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.

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Auteurs

Mark S Nestor (MS)

Center for Clinical and Cosmetic Research, Aventura, Florida, USA.
Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.

John Hetzel (J)

Center for Clinical and Cosmetic Research, Aventura, Florida, USA.

Nardin Awad (N)

Center for Clinical and Cosmetic Research, Aventura, Florida, USA.

Vishnu Bhupalam (V)

Center for Clinical and Cosmetic Research, Aventura, Florida, USA.

Patrick Lu (P)

Sirnaomics Inc, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA.

Michael Molyneaux (M)

Sirnaomics Inc, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA.

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