Abstract
A new liposomal carrier embedded with a ratiometric fluorescent probe PNO is prepared. The integrated liposomes (PNO-LIPs) exhibit blue fluorescence in serum. Triggered by the thiols exogenously or endogenously, PNO-LIPs collapse with a burst drug release and a concurrent fluorescence change from blue to green. Furthermore, DOX-loaded PNO-LIPs improve the intracellular drug bioavailability.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1261-1265 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Small |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 9 Apr 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- drug delivery
- fluorescence
- liposomes
- theranostic
- thiol-responsive