Cancer cell membrane-camouflaged biomimetic nanoparticles for enhancing chemo-radiation therapy efficacy in glioma

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a highly aggressive and lethal brain tumor with limited treatment options. To improve therapeutic efficacy, we developed a novel multifunctional nanoplatform, GM@P(T/S), comprised of polymeric nanoparticles coated with GBM cell membranes as well as co-loaded with temozolomide (TMZ) and superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO) nanoparticles. The successful preparation was confirmed in terms of particle size, morphology, stability, the in vitro drug release, and cellular uptake assays. We demonstrated that GM@P(T/S) exhibited the enhanced homotypic targeting, the prolonged blood circulation, and efficient blood- brain barrier penetration in both in vitro and in vivo studies. The combination of TMZ and SPIO nanoparticles within GM@P(T/S) synergistically improved chemo-radiation therapy, leading to a reduced tumor growth, an increased survival, and minimal systemic toxicity in the orthotopic GBM mouse models. Our findings suggest that GM@P(T/S) holds a great promise as a targeted and efficient therapeutic strategy for GBM.