Supramolecular nanoencapsulation as a tool: Solubilization of the anticancer drug trans-dichloro(dipyridine)platinum(II) by complexation with β-cyclodextrin

Gabriela Horvath, Thathan Premkumar, Ali Boztas, Eunhye Lee, Sangyong Jon, Kurt E. Geckeler

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Abstract

A novel, water-soluble trans-platinum complex was synthesized by inclusion complexation with β-cyclodextrin. The complexation was confirmed by 1H NMR, FTIR, TGA, and XRD as well as by SEM and EDX. As the precursor complex is not water-soluble, it is difficult to employ it for biological applications. Here, we report that the encapsulation with cyclodextrin allowed to solubilize the complex to a solubility value of 1.6 mg/mL. Moreover, the cytotoxicity in vitro of the novel inclusion complex indicated a much higher activity after encapsulation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)358-363
Number of pages6
JournalMolecular Pharmaceutics
Volume5
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Anticancer drug
  • Cisplatin
  • Cyclodextrin
  • Nanoencapsulation
  • Platinum(II)

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