Abstract:
A hydrogel particle comprising: cross-linked dextran aldehyde (oxidized dextran), comprising the redox sensitive disulfide cross-linker cystamine (2,2'-disulfanediyldiethanamine), the anti-tumor agent doxorubicin conjugated to the cross-linked polymer by a pH sensitive imine bond and the cell penetrating peptide RGD, for use in chemotherapy.
Abstract:
Theranostic nanoprobes are provided for overcoming cancer multidrug resistance, and methods for treating biological tissue, including cancerous tissue. The theranostic nanoprobes may include gold nanoparticles functionalized with DNA-hairpin. The DNA-hairpin may be configured to hybridize to a complementary target, which may silence or lessen the multidrug resistance of cancer cells. The theranostic nanoprobes may be configured to release a chemotherapeutic agent upon hybridization of the DNA-hairpin to a target molecule.
Abstract:
Provided herein are functionalized nanoparticles and compositions containing functionalized nanoparticles. The functionalized nanoparticles include a first metal nanoparticle functionalized with a drug and a targeting biomolecule, and a second metal nanoparticle functionalized with an siRNA and a targeting biomolecule. The compositions include the first metal nanoparticle and the second metal nanoparticle. Kits and methods of drug delivery also are provided.