Smart Modification on Magnetic Nanoparticles Dramatically Enhances Their Therapeutic Properties

Magnetic nanoparticles (MNP) are employed as nanocarriers and in magnetic hyperthermia (MH) for the treatment of cancers. Herein, a smart drug delivery system composed of MNP functionalized with the cytotoxic drug gemcitabine (MNP-GEM) has been thoroughly evaluated. The linker employed is based on a...

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Main Authors: Nuria Lafuente-Gómez, Paula Milán-Rois, David García-Soriano, Yurena Luengo, Marco Cordani, Hernán Alarcón-Iniesta, Gorka Salas, Álvaro Somoza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Cancers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/13/16/4095