Abstract
We developed a cathepsin B-sensitive nanoprobe (CB-NP) with a cathepsin B substrate peptide probe and tumor-targeting glycol chitosan nanoparticles. The CB-NP could accumulate in tumor tissues, enter into tumor cells, and generate fluorescent signals in cytosol in response to cathepsin B. The results of non-invasive fluorescence imaging in a tumor-bearing mouse model demonstrated the potential of CB-NP for tumor diagnosis in clinical fields.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 17631-17634 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Materials Chemistry |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 44 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 Nov 28 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry