Peptide-drug conjugates with linker-dependent payload release coordinate dual antitumor efficacy: Intrinsic RGDS-mediated metastasis suppression synergizes with camptothecin cytotoxicity - 20/07/25
, Ming Zhao a, b, ⁎ 
Abstract |
Camptothecin and its derivatives exhibit broad-spectrum antitumor activity, but their clinical application is hampered by poor water solubility, myelosuppression, and gastrointestinal toxicity. Peptide–drug conjugates (PDCs) represent the next generation of targeted therapeutic agents. In this study, we designed two RGDS-hydroxycamptothecin conjugates, 6-RGDS and 2-RGDS, which were linked via ester and ether bonds, respectively. The antitumor proliferation and anti-metastatic effects of these conjugates were evaluated. 6-RGDS exhibited significant antitumor activity both in vitro and in vivo, whereas the ether-linked 2-RGDS showed relatively lower activity. The RGDS tetrapeptide endowed the compound with favorable anti-tumor metastatic properties and also reduced gastrointestinal toxicity. Our findings suggested that RGDS-modified hydroxycamptothecin conjugates could overcome the limitations associated with camptothecin, offering a promising approach for more effective and safer antitumor therapies. Moreover, the presence of a cleavable ester bond, as seen in 6-RGDS, appears to be essential for the efficient release of active substances, thereby enhancing therapeutic efficacy.
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Highlights |
• | Combining RGD-containing peptides with HCPT to exert anti-metastatic and anti-tumor activity. |
• | 6-RGDS showed potent anti-tumor and anti-metastatic activity with fewer side effects; 2-RGDS also inhibited metastasis. |
• | For HCPT modification, ester bonds are more easily released compared to ether bonds, thus exhibiting better activity. |
Keywords : Peptide-drug conjugate(PDC), Anti-tumor metastasis, Camptothecin, RGDS, Lung cancer, Plasma stability
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Vol 189
Artículo 118318- août 2025 Regresar al númeroBienvenido a EM-consulte, la referencia de los profesionales de la salud.
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