Preparation of chitosan nano-particles loaded tetrandrine and its inhibitory effects on the proliferation of human pterygium fibroblast cells / 眼科新进展

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the inhibitory effects of chitosan nano-particles loaded tetrandrine (Tet) on proliferation of cultured pterygium fibroblasts.Methods The deoxycholic acid-modified chitosan (DAMC) derivative was synthesized through amidation reaction,and their properties were investigated.The viability of human pterygium fibroblasts (HPF) was evaluated by cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay after cells were interacted with Tet/DAMC nano-particles on day 1,3 and 5.Results The synthesized chitosan derivative and Tet formed drug-loaded nano-particles,and the agent-loading capacity was approximately 76％,and the sizes of agent-loaded nano-particles were 50-500 nm,with Zeta potential values being positive.The result of in vitro drug release experiment indicated that the nano-particles constantly released Tet in a controlled manner within 48 h.The viability of HPF in Tet group was (60.70 ± 2.30) ％,(50.22 ± 2.35) ％,(21.99 ± 2.07) ％ on day 1,3,5,respectively,but the corresponding data in Tet/DAMC group was (79.77 ±2.09)％,(63.24 ±2.83)％,(40.28 ± 1.19)％,respectively.The CCK-8 assay demonstrated that the Tet/DAMC nano-particles could inhibit HPF proliferation,and presented lower toxicity than Tet alone.Conclusion Chitosan nano-particles loaded tetrandrine exhibits a sustained agent-release behavior,which has obvious inhibitory effects on the proliferation of human pterygium fibroblasts,but its cytotoxicity is significantly lower than the original drug's,thereby possessing a great promise for improving the outcome of Tet for the prevention of pterygium recurrence.