nCVTs: a hybrid smart tumour targeting platform

Nanoscale. 2018 Apr 19;10(15):6812-6819. doi: 10.1039/c7nr08720a.

Abstract

A hybrid drug delivery platform involving the fusion of cell membranes from U937 monocytes and synthetic lipids to create nano-cell vesicle technology systems (nCVTs) is designed. nCVTs are engineered for a targeted approach towards tumour sites by preserving key surface proteins from U937 monocytes, while being amendable to functionalization and loading due to their liposomal components.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Drug Delivery Systems*
  • HeLa Cells
  • Humans
  • Lipids / chemistry
  • Liposomes*
  • Mice
  • Nanotechnology
  • Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • U937 Cells

Substances

  • Lipids
  • Liposomes