Dmitry V. Beigulenko , Vladimir O. Orlov , Ekaterina S. Kazakova , Inna V. Zhezher , Aleksander S. Peregudov , Julia A. Malinovskaya , Konstantin A. Kochetkov
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Abstract
Paclitaxel is one of the commonly used anticancer drugs, however it has two major drawbacks such as low solubility and selectivity towards tumor cells. A promising approach to mitigating these problems is the development of targeted paclitaxel delivery systems based on its conjugates, capable of self-assembly. Herein we present novel paclitaxel-riboflavin conjugates that form spherical nanoparticles, which can be simply prepared by nanoprecipitation technique. The nanostructures are characterized by narrow size distribution and colloidal stability. Such nanoparticles can be considered as potential delivery systems for paclitaxel.
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Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects is a new journal devoted to all aspects of the synthesis and the properties of this new flourishing domain. The journal is devoted to novel architectures at the nano-level with an emphasis on new synthesis and characterization methods. The journal is focused on the objects rather than on their applications. However, the research for new applications of original nano-structures & nano-objects in various fields such as nano-electronics, energy conversion, catalysis, drug delivery and nano-medicine is also welcome. The scope of Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects involves: -Metal and alloy nanoparticles with complex nanostructures such as shape control, core-shell and dumbells -Oxide nanoparticles and nanostructures, with complex oxide/metal, oxide/surface and oxide /organic interfaces -Inorganic semi-conducting nanoparticles (quantum dots) with an emphasis on new phases, structures, shapes and complexity -Nanostructures involving molecular inorganic species such as nanoparticles of coordination compounds, molecular magnets, spin transition nanoparticles etc. or organic nano-objects, in particular for molecular electronics -Nanostructured materials such as nano-MOFs and nano-zeolites -Hetero-junctions between molecules and nano-objects, between different nano-objects & nanostructures or between nano-objects & nanostructures and surfaces -Methods of characterization specific of the nano size or adapted for the nano size such as X-ray and neutron scattering, light scattering, NMR, Raman, Plasmonics, near field microscopies, various TEM and SEM techniques, magnetic studies, etc .