2026 Spring International Convention of
The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea

2026 Spring
International Convention of PSK

04.23(THU) - 04.24(FRI)
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Abstracts

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Peptide-targeted liposomal delivery of a potent topoisomerase I inhibitor enhances antitumor activity in ovarian cancer

  • Hong-Kook Kim1, Hyo-Eon Jin*1
  • 1Department of Pharmacy, Ajou University

Ovarian cancer has a poor prognosis due to late diagnosis, frequent recurrence, and limited therapeutic options. Potent topoisomerase I inhibitors exhibit substantially higher cytotoxic potency than conventional chemotherapeutic agents but often suffer from poor aqueous solubility and limited permeability, restricting their direct clinical application. Therefore, the development of an effective delivery platform for these agents is essential to improve their therapeutic potential. In this study, we developed peptide-targeted liposomes (PTL) encapsulating a potent topoisomerase I inhibitor to enhance tumor cell targeting and intracellular drug delivery in ovarian cancer. The liposomes were prepared using a thin-film hydration method and evaluated in comparison with non-targeted liposomes (PL) and the free drug. The peptide-targeted formulation demonstrated improved colloidal stability during storage and sustained drug release behavior relative to the free drug. In ovarian cancer cells, PTL showed enhanced cellular uptake and greater antiproliferative activity compared with PL. Furthermore, in an ovarian tumor xenograft mouse model, PTL achieved significantly greater tumor growth inhibition than both PL and the free drug. Collectively, these findings suggest that peptide-targeted liposomal delivery represents a promising strategy to enhance the therapeutic efficacy of topoisomerase I inhibitors for ovarian cancer treatment. 


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2026 Spring Convention

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Conference infomation

Conference Schedule
Apr. 23(Thu) ~ 24(Fri), 2026
Conference Venue
Cheongju Osong Convention Center 275-5, Mansu-ri, Osong-eup, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea
Location
Early Registration Period
Feb. 09(Mon) ~ Apr. 15(Wed), 2026
Abstract Submission Period
Feb. 09(Mon) ~ Mar. 31(Tue), 2026
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