Targeted theranostic nanoparticles: Receptor-mediated entry into cells, pH-induced signal generation and cytosolic delivery

Ji Yeon Lee, Doo Yeol Choi, Mi Young Cho, Kyoung Eun Park, Seon Ho Lee, Seong Hun Cho, Kwan Soo Hong, Yong Taik Lim

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Abstract

Virus-like theranostic nanoparticles: virus-like poly(amino acid) nanoparticles are synthesized that can be internalized via receptor-mediated endocytosis, resulting in encapsulated pH-activatable fluorescence probes that can be turned on in acidic environments but otherwise remain undetectable. The encapsulated anticancer drugs are also released into cytosol by endosome disruption.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)901-906
Number of pages6
JournalSmall
Volume10
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 12 Mar 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • cancer cells
  • fluorescence
  • hydrophobicity
  • polymeric nanoparticles
  • theranosis

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