Harnessing the self-assembly of peptides for the targeted delivery of anti-cancer agents
Stephanie Franks, Kate Firipis, Rita Ferreira, Katherine M. Hannan, Richard J. Williams, Ross D. Hannan, David R. Nisbet
Abstract
Self-assembling peptide hydrogels can effectively transport, hold and release therapeutic molecules in a spatially and temporally controlled manner and, in doing so, improve anti-cancer drug efficacy while reducing non-specific toxicity.
Topics & Concepts
Self-healing hydrogelsNanotechnologyDrug deliveryCancer therapyPeptideDrugCancerTargeted drug deliverySelf-assembling peptideMaterials scienceChemistryPharmacologyMedicineBiochemistryInternal medicinePolymer chemistrySupramolecular Self-Assembly in MaterialsRNA Interference and Gene DeliveryAdvanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques