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Synthesis of folate-modified, polyethylene glycol-functionalized gold nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery
, Article Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology ; Volume 31, Issue 4 , 2010 , Pages 492-500 ; 01932691 (ISSN) ; Vosoughi, M ; Alamzadeh, I ; Tavakoli, A ; Sharif University of Technology
Abstract
The chemical synthesis and in vitro drug delivery response of folate-modified, polyethylene glycol-functionalized gold nanoparticles were studied. Lysine-capped gold nanoparticles were first prepared. Subsequently, the widely used anticancer agent doxorubicin (DOX) was successfully attached to the surface of folate-modified, polyethylene glycol-functionalized gold nanoparticles. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used to confirm the functionalization and conjugation steps in the chemical synthesis. The DOX-loading efficiency determined by UV-vis spectrometer was 80%. Drug release experiments displayed a controlled-release behavior...
PH-Sensitive stimulus-responsive nanocarriers for targeted delivery of therapeutic agents
, Article Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology ; Volume 8, Issue 5 , 2016 , Pages 696-716 ; 19395116 (ISSN) ; Eslami, M ; Sahandi Zangabad, P ; Mirab, F ; Farajisafiloo, N ; Shafaei, Z ; Ghosh, D ; Bozorgomid, M ; Dashkhaneh, F ; Hamblin, M. R ; Sharif University of Technology
Wiley-Blackwell
2016
Abstract
In recent years miscellaneous smart micro/nanosystems that respond to various exogenous/endogenous stimuli including temperature, magnetic/electric field, mechanical force, ultrasound/light irradiation, redox potentials, and biomolecule concentration have been developed for targeted delivery and release of encapsulated therapeutic agents such as drugs, genes, proteins, and metal ions specifically at their required site of action. Owing to physiological differences between malignant and normal cells, or between tumors and normal tissues, pH-sensitive nanosystems represent promising smart delivery vehicles for transport and delivery of anticancer agents. Furthermore, pH-sensitive systems...