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  • Supramolecular Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Drug Delivery Systems

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  • Limited research exists on multi-responsive supramolecular prodrug self-assemblies for programmed drug delivery.
  • Advancements in supramolecular prodrug self-assemblies enhance drug delivery system functionality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and investigate supramolecular prodrug complexes (SPCs) for multi-responsive self-assembly and programmed drug delivery.
  • To explore the potential of these SPCs for targeted cancer therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of supramolecular prodrug complexes (SPCs) using β-cyclodextrin-acylhydrazone-doxorubicin (β-CD-hydrazone-DOX) and azobenzene-terminated poly[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate] (Azo-PDMA-FA).
  • Characterization of self-assembly behavior using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and dynamic/static light scattering (DLS/SLS).
  • Evaluation of drug release kinetics under UV irradiation and varying pH conditions.

Main Results:

  • Obtained SPCs formed amphiphilic self-assemblies, including multi-compartment vesicles and complex micelles, with reversible morphology under light stimuli.
  • Demonstrated three-stage programmed drug release behavior triggered by UV light and pH 5.0, involving initial slow release, followed by increased release upon UV irradiation, and a significant release rate increase at pH 5.0 due to acylhydrazone bond cleavage.
  • Confirmed internalization of SPC-based self-assemblies into cancer cells via cell experiments.

Conclusions:

  • Developed novel dual-responsive (UV/pH) supramolecular prodrug self-assemblies capable of programmed, multi-stage drug release.
  • The reversible self-assembly and controlled drug release mechanisms show significant promise for advanced cancer therapy applications.
  • Further investigation into these self-assemblies could lead to more effective and targeted drug delivery systems.