We report that Au(0) nanoparticles, stabilized by 5-aminovaleric acid, selectively penetrate into K562 cancer cells in a short time. These experiments were carried out in order to verify the specific recognition of gold sol by abnormal cells. The observed selectivity towards gold nanoparticles by K562 makes the metallic system attractive for cancer therapy.

Selective entrance of gold nanoparticles into cancer cells / Z. Krpetic, F. Porta, G. Scarì. - In: GOLD BULLETIN. - ISSN 1027-8591. - 39:2(2006 Jun), pp. 66-68. [10.1007/BF03215278]

Selective entrance of gold nanoparticles into cancer cells

Z. Krpetic
Primo
;
F. Porta
Secondo
;
G. Scarì
Ultimo
2006

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We report that Au(0) nanoparticles, stabilized by 5-aminovaleric acid, selectively penetrate into K562 cancer cells in a short time. These experiments were carried out in order to verify the specific recognition of gold sol by abnormal cells. The observed selectivity towards gold nanoparticles by K562 makes the metallic system attractive for cancer therapy.
radiotherapy
Settore BIO/06 - Anatomia Comparata e Citologia
Settore CHIM/03 - Chimica Generale e Inorganica
giu-2006
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