Makhadmeh, Ghaseb N., AlZoubi, Tariq, Aljarrah, Amer M., abu mhareb, Mohammad hasan, Alami, Jamil H.Al and Zyoud, Samer H. (2024) Enhancing photodynamic therapy efficacy through silica nanoparticle-mediated delivery of temoporfin for targeted in vitro breast cancer treatment. Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 46. p. 104034. ISSN 1572-1000
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Abstract
Photodynamic therapy (PDT), an approach to cancer treatment, relies fundamentally on two key elements: a light source and a photosensitizing agent. A primary challenge in PDT is the efficient delivery of photosensitizers to the target tissue, hindered by the bodyʼs reticuloendothelial system (RES). Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs), known for their unique properties, emerge as ideal carriers in this context. In this study, SiNPs are utilized to encapsulate Temoporfin, a photosensitizer, aiming to enhance its delivery and reduce toxicity, particularly for treating MCF-7 cancer cells in vitro. The synthesized SiNPs were meticulously characterized by their size and shape using Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). The study also involved evaluating the cytotoxicity of both encapsulated and naked Temoporfin across various concentrations. The objective was to determine the ideal concentration and exposure duration using red laser light (intensity approximately 110 mW/cm2) to effectively eradicate MCF-7 cells. The findings revealed that Temoporfin, when encapsulated in SiNPs, demonstrated significantly greater effectiveness compared to its naked form, with notable improvements in concentration efficiency (50 %) and exposure time efficiency (76.6 %). This research not only confirms the superior effectiveness of encapsulated Temoporfin in eliminating cancer cells but also highlights the potential of SiNPs as an efficient drug delivery system in photodynamic therapy. This sets the groundwork for more advanced strategies in cancer treatment.
Affiliation: | Skyline University College |
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SUC Author(s): | Makhadmeh, Ghaseb N. |
All Author(s): | Makhadmeh, Ghaseb N., AlZoubi, Tariq, Aljarrah, Amer M., abu mhareb, Mohammad hasan, Alami, Jamil H.Al and Zyoud, Samer H. |
Item Type: | Article |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | Temoporfin, Photodynamic therapy, Breast cancer cells, Encapsulation, Silica nanoparticles |
Subjects: | A Business and Management > AK Health care and delivery |
Divisions: | Skyline University College > School of IT |
Depositing User: | Mr Mosys Team |
Date Deposited: | 26 Apr 2024 11:32 |
Last Modified: | 26 Apr 2024 11:32 |
URI: | https://research.skylineuniversity.ac.ae/id/eprint/872 |
Publisher URL: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pdpdt.2024.104034 |
Publisher OA policy: | https://v2.sherpa.ac.uk/id/publication/17124 |
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