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Influence of conjugating folic acid and methotrexate on physicochemical properties of P(CL)-mPEG nanoparticles

  • Mahidol University
  • Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences

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Abstract

The objective of this study was to investigate an effect of conjugating folic acid (FOL) as a targeting ligand and conjugating methotrexate (MTX) as an anticancer drug on the formation of nanoparticles (NPs). MTX-conjugated nanoparticles were prepared using 10, 20 and 30 % MTX conjugated poly(e-caprolactone)-co-methoxy poly(ethylene glycol) (P(MTXCLCL)-mPEG) copolymers by dialysis method. Additionally, the targeted nanoparticles were obtained by the physical adsorption of FOL-conjugated (P(FOLCL)-mPEG) copolymer on the surface of P(MTXCLCL)-mPEG nanoparticles. The particle size of P(MTXCLCL)-mPEG nanoparticles increased with an amount of conjugating MTX. After the adsorption of P(FOLCL)-mPEG, the nanoparticles became larger and the zeta potential turned to more negative by approximately two times. All nanoparticles were spherical in shape and uniform size distribution. The % yield of nanoparticles ranged between 52-58%. The release profile showed higher release of MTX in acidic pH medium.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNSTI
Subtitle of host publicationBiotech, Biomaterials and Biomedical - TechConnect Briefs 2015
EditorsMatthew Laudon, Bart Romanowicz
PublisherTaylor and Francis Inc.
Pages94-97
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781498747295
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Event10th Annual TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo, Held Jointly with the 18th Annual Nanotech Conference and Expo, and the 2015 National SBIR/STTR Conference - Washington, United States
Duration: 14 Jun 2015 → 17 Jun 2015

Publication series

NameNSTI: Advanced Materials - TechConnect Briefs 2015
Volume3

Conference

Conference10th Annual TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo, Held Jointly with the 18th Annual Nanotech Conference and Expo, and the 2015 National SBIR/STTR Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington
Period14/06/15 → 17/06/15

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Folic acid
  • Methotrexate
  • Poly(e -caprolactone)-co-methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)
  • Targeted nanoparticles

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