Abstract
Cut here to cure: Doxorubicin attached to pH-sensitive mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSN-hydrazone-Dox) shows potential in the chemotherapeutic treatment of liver cancer. Hydrolysis of the pH-sensitive hydrazone bond in the acidic environment of endosomes/lysosomes (see picture) releases Dox intracellularly from the MSN nanochannels, resulting in highly efficient apoptotic cell death.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 8214-8219 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 44 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 25 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Antitumor agents
- Apoptosis
- Controlled release
- Doxorubicin
- Mesoporous silica
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- General Chemistry