Nanogels loading curcumin <i>in situ</i> through microemulsion photopolymerization for enhancement of antitumor effects
Yuanyuan Peng, Siyuan Yu, Zhen Wang, Pingsheng Huang, Weiwei Wang, Jinfeng Xing
Abstract
Curcumin as a model drug was encapsulated into nanogels in situ through microemulsion photopolymerization at 532 nm. The release behaviour, killing ability of tumor cells, and antitumor effects of curcumin can be effectively modified.
Topics & Concepts
CurcuminDispersityMicroemulsionCytotoxicityHeLaDrug deliveryMaterials scienceIn vitroChemistryBiophysicsNanotechnologyBiochemistryPolymer chemistryBiologyPulmonary surfactantNanoparticle-Based Drug DeliveryNanoplatforms for cancer theranosticsPhotodynamic Therapy Research Studies