Abstract
The redox-responsive nanoparticle (NanoP-ss-BA) is designed by linking the porphyrin derivative (P) to the naturally occurring betulinic acid (BA) through a disulphide bond. A GSH triggered disassembly of NanoP-ss-BA effectively promotes a singlet oxygen (1O2) production, but also releases lipophilic anticancer drug, BA in situ. Beside this, high phototoxicity of NanoP-ss-BA serves it as a good candidate for photodynamic therapy (PDT).
Original language | English |
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Article number | 109307 |
Journal | Dyes and Pigments |
Volume | 190 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2021 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Photodynamic therapy
- ROS
- Redox-responsive
- Self-assembled nanoparticles
- Tumour targeting