Enhancing cell recognition by scrutinizing cell surfaces with a nanoparticle array

J Am Chem Soc. 2011 Feb 2;133(4):680-2. doi: 10.1021/ja108527y. Epub 2010 Dec 23.

Abstract

We report a dual-ligand nanoparticle array approach for discerning cells that have different surface receptor profiles surrounding a common primary receptor expressed at high or low levels. The achieved differentiation provides nanoparticles the ability for potential applications in treatment of patients at a personalized medicine level for drug delivery and radiation therapy with a much better safety profile.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biological Transport
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Folate Receptors, GPI-Anchored / metabolism
  • Folic Acid / metabolism
  • Gene Expression Regulation
  • Gold / chemistry*
  • Gold / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Ligands
  • Metal Nanoparticles*
  • Nanotechnology / instrumentation*
  • Receptors, Cell Surface / metabolism*
  • Substrate Specificity

Substances

  • Folate Receptors, GPI-Anchored
  • Ligands
  • Receptors, Cell Surface
  • Gold
  • Folic Acid