کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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600054 | 1454300 | 2013 | 9 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
Chitin and its derivatives have been widely used in drug delivery applications due to its biocompatible, biodegradable and non-toxic nature. In this study, we have developed amorphous chitin nanoparticles (150 ± 50 nm) and evaluated its potential as a drug delivery system. Paclitaxel (PTX), a major chemotherapeutic agent was loaded into amorphous chitin nanoparticles (AC NPs) through ionic cross-linking reaction using TPP. The prepared PTX loaded AC NPs had an average diameter of 200 ± 50 nm. Physico-chemical characterization of the prepared nanoparticles was carried out. These nanoparticles were proven to be hemocompatible and in vitro drug release studies showed a sustained release of PTX. Cellular internalization of the NPs was confirmed by fluorescent microscopy as well as by flow cytometry. Anticancer activity studies proved the toxicity of PTX-AC NPs toward colon cancer cells. These preliminary results indicate the potential of PTX-AC NPs in colon cancer drug delivery.
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► Novel cremophore free paclitaxel loaded amorphous chitin nanoparticles were developed.
► The anticancer effect of these nanoparticles were proved by MTT and apoptosis assays.
► The results obtained showed preferential cell death in colon cancer cells.
► Unlike bare drug, the novel system showed less toxicity toward normal cells.
Journal: Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces - Volume 104, 1 April 2013, Pages 245–253