PEG-Derivatized Dual-Functional Nanomicelles for Improved Cancer Therapy

• Published in: Frontiers in pharmacology Vol. 10; p. 808
• Main Authors: Li, Yanping, Zhang, Ting, Liu, Qinhui, He, Jinhan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 19.07.2019
• Subjects: cancer immunochemotherapy; cancer therapy; drug loading capacity; dual-functional nanomicelles; multidrug resistance; Pharmacology; polyethylene glycol (PEG); cancer immunochemotherapy; cancer therapy; multidrug resistance; dual-functional nanomicelles; polyethylene glycol (PEG); drug loading capacity

Polymeric micelles have attracted considerable attention for effective delivery of poorly water-soluble cancer drugs. Polyethylene glycol (PEG), which has been approved for human use by the US Food and Drug Administration, is the most commonly used hydrophilic component of polymeric micelles because...