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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Single-agent cancer therapies face limitations in efficacy and resistance.
  • Multi-therapeutic strategies offer potential for improved anticancer outcomes.
  • Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are versatile nanomaterials for drug delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel bio-composite for synergistic photodynamic therapy (PDT) and chemotherapy.
  • To enhance anticancer efficacy by combining zinc phthalocyanines (ZnPc) and doxorubicin (DOX) using LDH as a carrier.
  • To evaluate the biocompatibility and anticancer performance of the developed composite.

Main Methods:

  • Intercalation of ZnPc into LDH galleries.
  • Surface loading of DOX onto the ZnPc-LDH composite (ZnPc-DOX/LDH).
  • In vitro evaluation using KB cancer cells to assess synergistic effects and biocompatibility.

Main Results:

  • Successful preparation of ZnPc-DOX/LDH composite.
  • ZnPc intercalation within LDH significantly enhanced PDT efficiency.
  • DOX loading on the surface provided a chemotherapeutic effect.
  • In vitro studies showed synergistic anticancer performance and excellent biocompatibility.

Conclusions:

  • The developed ZnPc-DOX/LDH bio-composite is a promising platform for combined PDT-chemotherapy.
  • This synergistic approach offers enhanced anticancer efficacy compared to single therapies.
  • The material shows potential for future applications in cancer treatment.