Enhancement of the photocytotoxic efficiency of sub-12 nm therapeutic polymeric micelles with increased co-localisation in mitochondria

Kyuha Chong, Taeyun Ku, Phei Er Saw, Sangyong Jon, Ji Ho Park, Chulhee Choi

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Abstract

We engineered phototherapeutic sub-12 nm-sized polymeric micelles to treat malignant brain tumours (MBTs). The engineered nanoparticles in MBT cells enhanced the photocytotoxic efficiency more than 2.5-fold compared with parental and PEGylated photosensitisers (PSs). Increased subcellular co-localisation of PSs in mitochondria was observed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)11476-11478
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Volume49
Issue number98
DOIs
StatePublished - 14 Nov 2013
Externally publishedYes

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