| Literature DB >> 31028889 |
Dara Maria Monti1, Giarita Ferraro1, Antonello Merlino2.
Abstract
The encapsulation of anticancer metal-based drugs within a protein nanocage represents a valuable strategy to improve the efficacy and selectivity of these compounds towards cancer cells. The preparation, characterization of the in vitro cytotoxicity and X-ray structures of several ferritin-metallodrug nanocomposites (mainly containing platinum-, ruthenium- and gold-based anticancer agents) are here reviewed. The molecular mechanisms of action of these Ft-metallodrug adducts are discussed and future directions in the field are outlined.Entities:
Keywords: Drug carrier; Drug delivery; Ferritin nanoparticles; Metal-based drugs; Protein nanocages
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Year: 2019 PMID: 31028889 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2019.04.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nanomedicine ISSN: 1549-9634 Impact factor: 5.307