Self-folded redox/acid dual-responsive nanocarriers for anticancer drug delivery

Chem Commun (Camb). 2014 Dec 11;50(95):15105-8. doi: 10.1039/c4cc07004f.

Abstract

Self-folded redox/acid dual-responsive nanocarriers (RAD-NCs) are developed for physiologically triggered delivery of anticancer drugs. The evidenced redox/acid responsiveness, facile decoration of ligands, and active tumor-targeting capability of RAD-NCs suggest their potential as a promising formulation for tumor-targeted chemotherapy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents* / administration & dosage
  • Antineoplastic Agents* / chemistry
  • Cell Survival / drug effects
  • Doxorubicin* / administration & dosage
  • Doxorubicin* / chemistry
  • Drug Carriers* / administration & dosage
  • Drug Carriers* / chemistry
  • Folic Acid* / administration & dosage
  • Folic Acid* / chemistry
  • Glutathione / chemistry
  • HeLa Cells
  • Humans
  • Nanoparticles* / administration & dosage
  • Nanoparticles* / chemistry
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Peptides / chemistry
  • Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Drug Carriers
  • Peptides
  • polyserine
  • Polyethylene Glycols
  • Doxorubicin
  • Folic Acid
  • Glutathione