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ArticleBioactive materials2025

A novel CD44-targeting aptamer recognizes chemoresistant mesenchymal stem-like TNBC cells and inhibits tumor growth.

Alessandra Caliendo, Simona Camorani, Luis Exequiel Ibarra, Gabriella Pinto, Lisa Agnello, Sandra Albanese, Antonietta Caianiello, Anna Illiano, Rosaria Festa, Vincenzo Ambrosio and 6 more

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Article in Bioactive materials, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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Alessandra CaliendoInstitute of Endotypes in Oncology, Metabolism and Immunology "Gaetano Salvatore", National Research Council, 80131, Naples, Italy.
Simona CamoraniInstitute of Endotypes in Oncology, Metabolism and Immunology "Gaetano Salvatore", National Research Council, 80131, Naples, Italy.
Luis Exequiel IbarraInstitute of Environmental Biotechnology and Health (INBIAS), National University of Rio Cuarto (UNRC), National Council for Scientific and Technological Research (CONICET), Río Cuarto, X5800BIA, Argentina.
Gabriella PintoDipartimento di Scienze Chimiche Università di Napoli Federico II, Consorzio Interuniversitario Istituto Nazionale Biostrutture e Biosistemi, Roma, Italy.
Lisa AgnelloInstitute of Endotypes in Oncology, Metabolism and Immunology "Gaetano Salvatore", National Research Council, 80131, Naples, Italy.
Sandra AlbaneseInstitute of Biostructures and Bioimaging, National Research Council, 80145, Naples, Italy.
Antonietta CaianielloInstitute of Endotypes in Oncology, Metabolism and Immunology "Gaetano Salvatore", National Research Council, 80131, Naples, Italy.
Anna IllianoDipartimento di Scienze Chimiche Università di Napoli Federico II, Consorzio Interuniversitario Istituto Nazionale Biostrutture e Biosistemi, Roma, Italy.
Rosaria FestaInstitute of Endotypes in Oncology, Metabolism and Immunology "Gaetano Salvatore", National Research Council, 80131, Naples, Italy.
Vincenzo AmbrosioInstitute of Endotypes in Oncology, Metabolism and Immunology "Gaetano Salvatore", National Research Council, 80131, Naples, Italy.
Giosuè ScognamiglioInstitutional Biobank-Scientific Directorate, National Cancer Institute INT-IRCCS Fondazione G. Pascale, 80131, Naples, Italy.
Monica CantileInstitutional Biobank-Scientific Directorate, National Cancer Institute INT-IRCCS Fondazione G. Pascale, 80131, Naples, Italy.
Angela AmoresanoDipartimento di Scienze Chimiche Università di Napoli Federico II, Consorzio Interuniversitario Istituto Nazionale Biostrutture e Biosistemi, Roma, Italy.
Monica FedeleInstitute of Endotypes in Oncology, Metabolism and Immunology "Gaetano Salvatore", National Research Council, 80131, Naples, Italy.
Antonella ZannettiInstitute of Biostructures and Bioimaging, National Research Council, 80145, Naples, Italy.
Laura CerchiaInstitute of Endotypes in Oncology, Metabolism and Immunology "Gaetano Salvatore", National Research Council, 80131, Naples, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) represents a significant therapeutic challenge owing to the scarcity of targeted medicines and elevated recurrence rates. We previously reported the development of the nuclease-resistant RNA sTN58 aptamer, which selectively targets TNBC cells. Here, sTN58 aptamer was employed to capture and purify its binding target from the membrane protein fraction of cisplatin-resistant mesenchymal stem-like TNBC cells. Mass spectrometry in conjunction with aptamer binding assays across various cancer cell lines identified CD44 as the cellular target of sTN58. By binding to CD44, sTN58 inhibits the invasive growth and hyaluronic acid-dependent tube formation in chemoresistant TNBC cells, where CD44 serves as a key driver of tumor cell aggressiveness and stem-like plasticity. Moreover, in vivo studies demonstrated the aptamer's high tumor targeting efficacy and its capacity to significantly inhibit tumor growth and lung metastases following intravenous administration in mice with orthotopic TNBC. Overall, our findings reveal the striking potential of sTN58 as a targeting reagent for the recognition and therapy of cancers overexpressing CD44.

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AptamerBiomarker identificationCD44Chemoresistant triple-negative breast cancerTargeted cancer therapy

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PMID40342488
PMCPMC12059597

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