An engineered nanoplatform for bimodal anticancer phototherapy with dual-color fluorescence detection of sensitizers

Chem Commun (Camb). 2013 May 18;49(40):4459-61. doi: 10.1039/c3cc40714d. Epub 2013 Apr 10.

Abstract

A multifunctional nanoplatform with four-in-one photoresponsive functionalities has been achieved through the co-encapsulation of two chromo-fluorogenic components within biocompatible polymeric nanoparticles. This engineered nanoconstruct efficiently delivers different photosensitizers in melanoma cells, which can be detected through their dual-color fluorescence, and induces amplified cell mortality due to the simultaneous photogeneration of singlet oxygen and nitric oxide.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry
  • Cell Death / drug effects
  • Color*
  • Fluorescence*
  • Humans
  • Melanoma / pathology
  • Melanoma / radiotherapy*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Nanotechnology*
  • Photosensitizing Agents / chemistry
  • Photosensitizing Agents / pharmacology*
  • Phototherapy*
  • Polymers / chemistry

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Photosensitizing Agents
  • Polymers