PVA coating of ferrite nanoparticles triggers pH-responsive release of 5-fluorouracil in cancer cells
Author:
Mngadi Sanele1, Singh Moganavelli1, Mokhosi Seipati1
Affiliation:
1. Discipline of Biochemistry , University of Kwazulu-Natal , Private Bag X54001 , Durban , South Africa
Abstract
Abstract
The use of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) has transformed both diagnostics and therapeutic approaches in cancer treatment. Along with developing novel anti-cancer drugs with high therapeutic potential, researchers are exploring innovative strategies for more targeted delivery in order to alleviate the associated potent side effects. In this study, we describe the synthesis of Mg0.5Co0.5Fe2O4 ferrite nanoparticles, their functionalisation with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and encapsulation of the anti-cancer drug 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). Functionalised nanoparticles viz. PVA-Mg0.5Co0.5Fe2O4 -5-FU displayed desirable physiochemical properties with regards to the spherical shape, hydrodynamic sizes of <120 nm and relative colloidal stability of up to <−33 mV. The drug encapsulating efficiency was found to be 68%. In vitro cytotoxicity profiles were determined using the MTT and SRB assays, with >65% cell death recorded in MCF-7 and HeLa cancer cell lines. Overall, the nanocomposites exhibited excellent physiochemical elements, high specificity towards cancerous cells and displayed pH-sensitive drug release in a simulated acidic tumour micro-environment. The encapsulation of 5-FU improved bioavailability of the drug in cancer cell lines for a prolonged duration, with the promise to enhance its therapeutic effect, biocompatibility and safety. These MNPs present as promising in vitro delivery systems that can be further developed for therapeutic applications.
Publisher
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Subject
Materials Chemistry,Polymers and Plastics,General Chemical Engineering
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