The impact of size for liposomes modified with pH-responsive β-glucan derivatives on the initiation of cellular and humoral immune responses in murine models

Size is one of the important factors for antigen carriers because it influences cellular interaction, pharmacokinetics, immune cell activation and the types of immune responses. We developed pH-sensitive polysaccharide derivative-modified liposomes as antigen carriers for induction of antigen-specif...

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Main Authors: Shin Yanagihara, Eiji Yuba, Atsushi Harada
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/13102818.2024.2358992
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description Size is one of the important factors for antigen carriers because it influences cellular interaction, pharmacokinetics, immune cell activation and the types of immune responses. We developed pH-sensitive polysaccharide derivative-modified liposomes as antigen carriers for induction of antigen-specific immune responses. For an earlier study, the size of these liposomes was controlled to within 100–200 nm considering the suitable size for endocytosis. However, since most antigen-presenting cells can engulf larger particles, the proper liposome size and its effect on the induction of cellular versus humoral immune responses remains unclear. Here, we examined the effects of polysaccharide derivative-modified liposome size on immune responses. Liposome size was controlled by using an extrusion method by passing liposomes through a polycarbonate membrane of different pore sizes. Small liposomes encapsulating model antigenic protein suppressed antigen-expressing tumour growth effectively and increased the IgG2a/IgG1 ratio early after liposome administration, suggesting that Th1 response was mainly induced. Large liposomes increased antigen-specific IgG1 and IgG2a production for 56 days compared with small liposomes. These results suggest that small liposomes modified with pH-responsive polysaccharide derivatives could be effective for cancer immunotherapy whereas large liposomes could be suitable for induction of antibody production towards vaccination.
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spelling doaj-art-c200b39ac33a459fae7c2aad5f50b6d62025-08-20T01:59:17ZengTaylor & Francis GroupBiotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment1310-28181314-35302024-12-0138110.1080/13102818.2024.2358992The impact of size for liposomes modified with pH-responsive β-glucan derivatives on the initiation of cellular and humoral immune responses in murine modelsShin Yanagihara0Eiji Yuba1Atsushi Harada2Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, Osaka, JapanDepartment of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, Osaka, JapanDepartment of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, Osaka, JapanSize is one of the important factors for antigen carriers because it influences cellular interaction, pharmacokinetics, immune cell activation and the types of immune responses. We developed pH-sensitive polysaccharide derivative-modified liposomes as antigen carriers for induction of antigen-specific immune responses. For an earlier study, the size of these liposomes was controlled to within 100–200 nm considering the suitable size for endocytosis. However, since most antigen-presenting cells can engulf larger particles, the proper liposome size and its effect on the induction of cellular versus humoral immune responses remains unclear. Here, we examined the effects of polysaccharide derivative-modified liposome size on immune responses. Liposome size was controlled by using an extrusion method by passing liposomes through a polycarbonate membrane of different pore sizes. Small liposomes encapsulating model antigenic protein suppressed antigen-expressing tumour growth effectively and increased the IgG2a/IgG1 ratio early after liposome administration, suggesting that Th1 response was mainly induced. Large liposomes increased antigen-specific IgG1 and IgG2a production for 56 days compared with small liposomes. These results suggest that small liposomes modified with pH-responsive polysaccharide derivatives could be effective for cancer immunotherapy whereas large liposomes could be suitable for induction of antibody production towards vaccination.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/13102818.2024.2358992Liposomeparticle sizepolysaccharideantibody productionantitumour effectimmune response
spellingShingle Shin Yanagihara
Eiji Yuba
Atsushi Harada
The impact of size for liposomes modified with pH-responsive β-glucan derivatives on the initiation of cellular and humoral immune responses in murine models
Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment
Liposome
particle size
polysaccharide
antibody production
antitumour effect
immune response
title The impact of size for liposomes modified with pH-responsive β-glucan derivatives on the initiation of cellular and humoral immune responses in murine models
title_full The impact of size for liposomes modified with pH-responsive β-glucan derivatives on the initiation of cellular and humoral immune responses in murine models
title_fullStr The impact of size for liposomes modified with pH-responsive β-glucan derivatives on the initiation of cellular and humoral immune responses in murine models
title_full_unstemmed The impact of size for liposomes modified with pH-responsive β-glucan derivatives on the initiation of cellular and humoral immune responses in murine models
title_short The impact of size for liposomes modified with pH-responsive β-glucan derivatives on the initiation of cellular and humoral immune responses in murine models
title_sort impact of size for liposomes modified with ph responsive β glucan derivatives on the initiation of cellular and humoral immune responses in murine models
topic Liposome
particle size
polysaccharide
antibody production
antitumour effect
immune response
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/13102818.2024.2358992
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