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Engineering Molecular Recognition with Bio-mimetic Polymers on Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Engineering Molecular Recognition with Bio-mimetic Polymers on Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Published on: January 10, 2017

Biophilic carbon nanotubes.

Kaushik Mallick¹, André M Strydom

¹Department of Chemistry, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park 2006, South Africa. kaushikm@uj.ac.za

Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces

|February 7, 2013

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Functionalized carbon nanotubes (f-CNT) show promise as versatile nanocarriers for drug delivery. These carbon nanotubes (CNTs) can carry therapeutic molecules into cells, tissues, and organs for targeted treatment.

Area of Science:

Nanotechnology
Materials Science
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) possess unique physicochemical properties making them suitable for biomedical applications.
Functionalized carbon nanotubes (f-CNTs) are emerging as advanced nanovectors for targeted delivery.
The cellular penetration capability of CNTs has opened avenues for their use in drug delivery systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the potential of functionalized carbon nanotubes (f-CNTs) as carriers for therapeutic agents.
To explore the mechanisms of drug loading and cellular uptake facilitated by f-CNTs.
To highlight the application of f-CNTs in targeted drug delivery and diagnostic applications.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on carbon nanotube functionalization and applications in drug delivery.

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Analysis of covalent and non-covalent methods for loading biomolecules onto CNTs.

Discussion of cellular uptake mechanisms and biodistribution of CNT-based carriers.

Main Results:

f-CNTs can be effectively loaded with various therapeutic molecules through stable covalent or non-covalent interactions.
CNTs demonstrate the ability to penetrate cell membranes, enabling intracellular delivery of loaded cargos.
f-CNTs offer a versatile platform for delivering therapeutic agents to specific cells, tissues, and organs.

Conclusions:

Functionalized carbon nanotubes represent a promising platform for developing novel nanocarriers in drug development.
The versatile nature of f-CNTs allows for rational design of nanoscale drug delivery systems.
f-CNTs hold significant potential for advancing targeted therapeutic agent delivery in biological systems.