Losartan inhibits collagen I synthesis and improves the distribution and efficacy of nanotherapeutics in tumors
- 31 January 2011
- journal article
- Published by Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
- Vol. 108 (7), 2909-2914
- https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1018892108
Abstract
The dense collagen network in tumors significantly reduces the penetration and efficacy of nanotherapeutics. We tested whether losartan--a clinically approved angiotensin II receptor antagonist with noted antifibrotic activity--can enhance the penetration and efficacy of nanomedicine. We found that losartan inhibited collagen I production by carcinoma-associated fibroblasts isolated from breast cancer biopsies. Additionally, it led to a dose-dependent reduction in stromal collagen in desmoplastic models of human breast, pancreatic, and skin tumors in mice. Furthermore, losartan improved the distribution and therapeutic efficacy of intratumorally injected oncolytic herpes simplex viruses. Finally, it also enhanced the efficacy of i.v. injected pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (Doxil). Thus, losartan has the potential to enhance the efficacy of nanotherapeutics in patients with desmoplastic tumors.Keywords
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