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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Cancer Research

Background:

  • Developing targeted cancer therapies is crucial for improving treatment efficacy and reducing side effects.
  • Lysosomes and cancer cells represent key targets for novel therapeutic strategies.
  • Supramolecular assemblies offer a versatile platform for combining therapeutic and diagnostic functionalities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To construct a ternary supramolecular assembly with dual-targeting capabilities for cancer cells and lysosomes.
  • To evaluate the enhanced photodynamic effect of the supramolecular assembly compared to free porphyrin.
  • To assess the potential of the assembly for precise dual-targeted imaging in cancer cells.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a ternary supramolecular assembly using morpholine-modified permethyl β-cyclodextrin, sulfonated porphyrin, and folic acid-modified chitosan.
  • Utilizing multivalent interactions for the assembly's construction.
  • Comparative analysis of photodynamic effects and imaging capabilities with free porphyrin.

Main Results:

  • The constructed ternary supramolecular assembly demonstrated a promoted photodynamic effect.
  • The assembly achieved precise dual-targeted imaging, effectively visualizing both lysosomes and cancer cells.
  • Folic acid modification facilitated targeted delivery to cancer cells, while the porphyrin component enabled lysosomal interaction.

Conclusions:

  • The developed ternary supramolecular assembly is a promising dual-targeted agent for cancer therapy and imaging.
  • This approach enhances the photodynamic therapeutic effect and enables precise visualization of cancer cells and lysosomes.
  • Supramolecular chemistry provides an effective strategy for designing advanced nanomedicines for oncology.