Multi-Stimuli-Responsive Biocompatible Magnetic Nanocarrier as Drug Delivery System to MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells
Sedigheh Ehsanimehr, Kimya Badr, Wim Dehaen, Vahid Shafiei Irannejad, Peyman Najafi Moghadam · Bentham Science Publishers Ltd. · 2025
This research presents a multi-stimuli-responsive magnetic nanocarrier for targeted drug delivery to breast cancer cells, enhancing therapeutic effects while minimizing side effects.
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Why this matters
Key findings
- Synthesis of a redox/pH-responsive magnetic nanocarrier.
- Effective drug loading and controlled release of doxorubicin.
- Release rate can be adjusted using external stimuli.
- High internalization rates enhance cellular uptake.
- Potential to minimize side effects of chemotherapy.
What's new
The development of a multi-stimuli-responsive magnetic nanocarrier specifically designed for targeted drug delivery to cancer cells.
Limitations
The abstract does not provide details on the in vivo effectiveness or long-term stability of the nanocarrier.
Commercial context
The research is still in the laboratory stage and has not yet been demonstrated in clinical settings.
Publication
- Publisher
- Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
- Publication date
- October 1, 2025
- Research type
- Paper
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