A photoluminescent folic acid-derived carbon dot functionalized magnetic dendrimer as a pH-responsive carrier for targeted doxorubicin delivery
Soheyla Karimi, Hassan Namazi
Abstract
A fluorescent folic acid carbon dot-grafted magnetic dendrimer was synthesized as a potential carrier for targeted delivery of DOX drug in an acidic medium (pH 5). The carrier showed biodegradability, high colloidal stability, and good biocompatibility towards A549 cells.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryDendrimerBiocompatibilityDoxorubicinFolic acidFluorescenceDrug deliveryDrug carrierCarbon fibersTargeted drug deliveryBiodegradationNanotechnologyCombinatorial chemistryNuclear chemistryOrganic chemistryChemotherapyMaterials scienceQuantum mechanicsMedicineSurgeryPhysicsComposite materialComposite numberInternal medicineCarbon and Quantum Dots ApplicationsDendrimers and Hyperbranched PolymersGraphene and Nanomaterials Applications