An L-arginine-functionalized pillar[5]arene-based supramolecular photosensitizer for synergistically enhanced cancer therapeutic effectiveness

Chem Commun (Camb). 2023 Mar 16;59(23):3455-3458. doi: 10.1039/d3cc00123g.

Abstract

An L-arginine-functionalized pillar[5]arene-based supramolecular photosensitizer LAP5⊃NBSPD was constructed by host-guest interactions, which could self-assemble into nano-micelles to achieve effective delivery and selective release of LAP5 and NBS in cancer cells. In vitro studies revealed that LAP5⊃NBSPD NPs exhibited excellent cancer cell membrane disruption and ROS generation properties, which provides a novel route for synergistically enhanced cancer therapeutic effectiveness.

MeSH terms

  • Arginine / chemistry
  • Calixarenes* / pharmacology
  • Humans
  • Micelles
  • Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Photosensitizing Agents / pharmacology
  • Photosensitizing Agents / therapeutic use
  • Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

Substances

  • Calixarenes
  • Micelles
  • Photosensitizing Agents
  • pillar(5)arene
  • Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
  • Arginine