Optimized Bexarotene Aerosol Formulation Inhibits Major Subtypes of Lung Cancer in Mice.

Author: ChenXu, LeeSang Beom, LubetRonald A, MillerMark Steven, MirzaShama P, PanJing, StevensonMorgan E, WangYian, XiongDonghai, YouMing, ZhangQi, ZhouYu

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Bexarotene has shown inhibition of lung and mammary gland tumorigenesis in preclinical models and in clinical trials. The main side effects of orally administered bexarotene are hypertriglyceridemia and hypercholesterolemia. We previously demonstrated that aerosolized bexarotene administered by nasa...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.8b04309

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Optimized Bexarotene Aerosol Formulation Inhibits Major Subtypes of Lung Cancer in Mice

This research explores the potential of aerosolized bexarotene as a preventative measure for lung cancer. It delves into the world of [oncology] and investigates a novel approach to combatting this challenging disease. The study employs [preclinical mouse models] to test the efficacy of an optimized aerosolized bexarotene formulation against various lung cancer subtypes. This optimized formulation was shown to have a significant chemopreventive effect without causing noticeable toxicity. The researchers discovered that the aerosolized bexarotene was evenly distributed in the mouse lung parenchyma and modulated the microenvironment in vivo by increasing the tumor-infiltrating T cell population. RNA sequencing of the lung cancer cell lines revealed that multiple pathways were altered by bexarotene. The study concludes that this aerosolized bexarotene formulation could be a major advancement in lung cancer prevention for high-risk populations, including former and present smokers.

A Promising Breakthrough in Lung Cancer Prevention

This research highlights the potential of aerosolized bexarotene as a preventative measure against lung cancer. The study demonstrated that the optimized formulation was effective against major subtypes of lung cancer in mice, suggesting that this approach could be a significant advancement in lung cancer prevention for high-risk populations. The study suggests that aerosolized bexarotene could be a valuable tool for reducing the risk of developing lung cancer in individuals exposed to carcinogens such as cigarette smoke.

A New Hope for Lung Cancer Prevention

The findings of this study are encouraging, but more research is needed to confirm the safety and efficacy of aerosolized bexarotene in humans. If successful, this new formulation could offer a safe and effective way to prevent lung cancer in high-risk individuals. It is important to remember that prevention is always better than cure, and this research offers hope for a new era of lung cancer prevention.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

As a researcher who's spent countless days under the scorching sun, I've seen firsthand the devastating effects of lung cancer. This research offers a glimmer of hope in the vast desert of cancer research. The potential of an optimized aerosolized bexarotene formulation for preventing lung cancer is a significant discovery. This could be a game-changer, offering a new weapon in the fight against this deadly disease.
Date :
  1. Date Completed 2019-08-01
  2. Date Revised 2020-09-30
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

30873838

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1021/acs.nanolett.8b04309

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