Bolaamphiphile-based supramolecular gels with drugs eliciting membrane effects
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Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 2021, vol. 594, p. 857-863
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Supramolecular chemistry has garnered important interest in recent years toward improving therapeutic efficacy via drug delivery approaches. Although self-assemblies have been deeply investigated, the design of novel drugs ...Leer más >
Supramolecular chemistry has garnered important interest in recent years toward improving therapeutic efficacy via drug delivery approaches. Although self-assemblies have been deeply investigated, the design of novel drugs leveraging supramolecular chemistry is less known. In this contribution, we show that a Low Molecular Weight Gel (LMWG) can elicit cancer cell apoptosis. This biological effect results from the unique supramolecular properties of a bolaamphiphile-based gelator, which allow for strong interaction with the lipid membrane. This novel supramolecular-drug paradigm opens up new possibilities for therapeutic applications targeting membrane lipids. (c) 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.< Leer menos
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Supramolecular
Bolaamphiphiles
Hydrogels
Membrane
Fluorocarbon
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