Harnessing the self-assembly of peptides for the targeted delivery of anti-cancer agents

Authors: Stephanie J. Franks, Kate Firipis, Rita Ferreira, Katherine M. Hannan, Richard J. Williams, Ross D. Hannan, David R. Nisbet

Published: 2020-05-28

DOI: 10.1039/d0mh00398k

Source: Full article

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Abstract

Self-assembling peptide hydrogels can effectively transport, hold and release therapeutic molecules in a spatially and temporally controlled manner and, in doing so, improve anti-cancer drug efficacy while reducing non-specific toxicity.