Generation of a selective senolytic platform using a micelle-encapsulated Sudan Black B conjugated analog.

ABSTRACT: The emerging field of senolytics is centered on eliminating senescent cells to block their contribution to the progression of age-related diseases, including cancer, and to facilitate healthy aging. Enhancing the selectivity of senolytic treatments toward senescent cells stands to reduce the adverse effects associated with existing senolytic interventions. Taking advantage of lipofuscin accumulation in senescent cells, we describe here the development of a highly efficient senolytic platform consisting of a lipofuscin-binding domain scaffold, which can be conjugated with a senolytic drug via an ester bond. As a proof of concept, we present the generation of GL392, a senolytic compound that carries a dasatinib senolytic moiety. Encapsulation of the GL392 compound in a micelle nanocarrier (t

SUBMITTER: Magkouta S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11754095 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature