Citation
- Authors: Magne TM. et al.
- Year: 2021
- Journal: Fundamental Research 206 111952
- Applications: in vitro / DNA / jetPRIME
- Cell type: HEK-293T
Description: Human embryonic kidney Fibroblast
Known as: HEK293T, 293T
Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common inflammatory rheumatic disease, affecting almost 1% of the
world population. It is a long-lasting autoimmune disease, which mainly affects the joints causing inflammation
and swelling of the synovial joint. RA has a significant impact on the ability to perform daily activities including
simple work and household chores. Nonetheless, due to the long periods of pain and the continuous use of antiinflammatory drugs, RA can debilitate the quality of life and increases mortality. Current therapeutic approaches
to treat RA aim to achieve prolonged activity and early and persistent remission of the disease, with the gradual
adoption of different drugs available. In this study, we developed a novel hydroxychloroquine and methotrexate
co-loaded Pluronic® F-127 nanomicelle and evaluated its therapeutic effects against RA. Our results showed that
drug-loaded nanomicelles were capable of modulating the inflammatory process of RA and reducing osteoclastogenesis, edema, and cell migration to the joint. Overall, compared to the free drugs, the drug-loaded
nanomicelles showed a 2-fold higher therapeutic effect.