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 language | English |
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| Title of host publication | NSTI |
| Subtitle of host publication | Biotech, Biomaterials and Biomedical - TechConnect Briefs 2015 |
| Editors | Matthew Laudon, Bart Romanowicz |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis Inc. |
| Pages | 94-97 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781498747295 |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
| Event | 10th 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
| Name | NSTI: Advanced Materials - TechConnect Briefs 2015 |
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| Volume | 3 |
Conference
| Conference | 10th Annual TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo, Held Jointly with the 18th Annual Nanotech Conference and Expo, and the 2015 National SBIR/STTR Conference |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Washington |
| Period | 14/06/15 → 17/06/15 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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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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