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Drug delivery by a self-assembled DNA tetrahedron for overcoming drug resistance in breast cancer cells

  • Kyoung Ran Kim
  • , Da Rae Kim
  • , Taemin Lee
  • , Ji Young Yhee
  • , Byeong Su Kim
  • , Ick Chan Kwon
  • , Dae Ro Ahn

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Abstract

A DNA tetrahedron is employed for efficient delivery of doxorubicin into drug-resistant breast cancer cells. The drug delivered with the DNA nanoconstruct is considerably cytotoxic, whereas free doxorubicin is virtually non-cytotoxic for the drug-resistant cells. Thus, the DNA tetrahedron, made of the inherently natural and biocompatible material, can be a good candidate for the drug carrier to overcome MDR in cancer cells.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2010-2012
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Volume49
Issue number20
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 12 2013

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
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