Co-delivery of chlorin e6 and doxorubicin using PEGylated hollow nanocapsules for ‘all-in-one’ tumor theranostics
Abstract
Aim: Hollow mesoporous copper sulfide nanocapsules conjugated with poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG), doxorubicin and chlorin e6 (HPDC) were synthesized for fluorescence imaging and multimodal tumor therapy. Materials & methods: HPDC were synthesized by encapsulating chlorin e6 and doxorubicin into PEGylated nanocapsules via a simple precipitation method. The photothermal/photodynamic effects, drug release, cellular uptake, imaging capacities and antitumor effects of the HPDCs were evaluated. Results: This smart nanoplatform is stimulus-responsive toward an acidic microenvironment and near infrared laser irradiation. Moreover, fluorescence imaging-guided and combined photothermal/photodynamic/chemotherapies of tumors were promoted under laser activation and led to efficient tumor ablation, as evidenced by exploring animal models in vivo. Conclusion: HPDCs are expected to serve as potent and reliable nanoagents for achieving superior therapeutic outcomes in cancer management.
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