Redox-sensitive polymeric nanoparticles for drug delivery

Chem Commun (Camb). 2012 Jun 18;48(48):6043-5. doi: 10.1039/c2cc31463k. Epub 2012 May 10.

Abstract

Bioresponsive polymeric nanoparticles have been extensively pursued for the development of tumor-targeted drug delivery. A novel redox-sensitive biodegradable polymer with "trimethyl-locked" benzoquinone was synthesized for the preparation of paclitaxel-incorporated nanoparticles. The synthesized redox-sensitive nanoparticles released paclitaxel in response to chemically triggered reduction.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / chemistry*
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / pharmacology
  • Benzoquinones / chemical synthesis
  • Benzoquinones / chemistry*
  • Benzoquinones / pharmacology
  • Drug Delivery Systems*
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Paclitaxel / chemical synthesis*
  • Paclitaxel / chemistry
  • Paclitaxel / pharmacology*
  • Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry
  • Polyethylene Glycols / pharmacology
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Polymers / pharmacology

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
  • Benzoquinones
  • Polymers
  • Polyethylene Glycols
  • Paclitaxel