5-Fluorouracil loaded magnetic cellulose bionanocomposites for potential colorectal cancer treatment

Autor: Kamyar Shameli, Mostafa Yusefi, Michiele Soon Lee-Kiun, Kit-Kim Siew, Wei Ling Lim, Kamil Kuca, Magdelyn Mei-Theng Wong, Sin-Yeang Teow, Hui-Yin Chan, Roshafima Rasit Ali
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Carbohydrate Polymers. 273:118523
ISSN: 0144-8617
DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118523
Popis: Magnetic polymer nanocomposites are inherently multifunctional and harbor assorted physiochemical actions for applications thereof as novel drug nanocarriers. Herein, Fe3O4-nanoparticles were supported on rice straw cellulose for 5-fluorouracil carrier abbreviated as MC/5-FU for potential colorectal cancer treatments. Several analyses indicated the multifunctional properties of MC/5-FU bionanocomposites. Transmission and scanning electron microscopy study demonstrated that Fe3O4 nanofillers covered the cellulose matrix. The drug release from MC/5-FU was evaluated under various pH and temperature conditions, showing the maximum release at pH 7.4 and 44.2 °C. In in vitro anticancer assay, MC/5-FU exhibited enhanced selectivity and anticancer actions against 2D monolayer and 3D tumour spheroid models colorectal cancer cells. The anticancer effects of MC/5-FU with magnetic targeting and heat induction were also examined. This easily synthesized MC/5-FU indicated the potential in application as a low-cost drug formulation for colorectal cancer treatments.
Databáze: OpenAIRE