Core-shell nanocapsules stabilized by single-component polymer and nanoparticles for magneto-chemotherapy/hyperthermia with multiple drugs.

Hu, Shang-Hsiu; Liao, Bang-Jie; Chiang, Chin-Sheng; Chen, Po-Jung; Chen, I-Wei; Chen, San-Yuan · Adv Mater · 2012

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Iron-oxide-containing double emulsion capsules carrying both hydrophilic and hydrophobic therapeutic molecules can deliver drugs and energy on demand in vivo. Magneto-chemotherapy/hyperthermia involves a burst-like release of hydrophilic doxorubicin and hydrophobic paclitaxel, remotely triggered by a high frequency magnetic field, which also releases energy via internalized iron oxide nanoparticles, all contributing to cell kill.

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