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Targeted Delivery of Docetaxel by Use of Transferrin/Poly(Allylamine Hydrochloride)-Functionalized Graphene Oxide Nanocarrier Publisher Pubmed



Nasrollahi F1, 2, 4 ; Varshosaz J2 ; Khodadadi AA1 ; Lim S4 ; Jahaniannajafabadi A3
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Source: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces Published:2016


Abstract

The exceptional chemical and physical properties of graphene oxide (GO) make it an attractive nanomaterial for biomedical applications, particularly in drug delivery. In this work we synthesized a novel, GO-based nanocarrier for the delivery of docetaxel (DTX), a potent hydrophobic chemotherapy drug. The GO was functionalized with transferrin (Tf)-poly(allylamine hydrochloride) (PAH), which provided targeted and specific accumulation to extracellular Tf receptors and stabilized GO in physiological solutions. Tf was conjugated to PAH via amide covalent linkages, and Tf-PAH coated the surface of DTX-loaded GO through electrostatic interactions. The morphology and structure of the resulting nanostructure, along with its surface modifications, were verified by use of Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) and UV-vis spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy (AFM), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). DTX was loaded at a relatively high loading capacity of 37% and released in a pH-dependent and sustained manner under physiological conditions. The targeting efficiency and cytotoxicity of this drug delivery system were evaluated on MCF-7 breast cancer cells. Improved efficacy of targeted DTX-loaded nanocarrier was observed compared to nontargeted carrier and free DTX, especially at high drug concentrations. The Tf-PAH-functionalized GO nanocarrier is a promising candidate for targeted delivery and controlled release of DTX. © 2016 American Chemical Society.
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