A liposomal delivery vehicle for the anticancer agent gossypol

  • Guangxi Zhai
  • , Jun Wu
  • , Xiaobin Zhao
  • , Bo Yu
  • , Hong Li
  • , Yanhui Lu
  • , Weiping Ye
  • , Young C. Lin
  • , Robert J. Lee

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Abstract

Background: Gossypol has recently been identified as a potential anticancer agent. In this study, a novel liposomal formulation is evaluated for delivery of gossypol. Materials and Methods: Gossypol was incorporated into liposomes. The liposomes were characterized for physical and chemical properties and for in vitro cytotoxicity. Results: Gossypol was stably encapsulated in these liposomes and exhibited cytotoxicity towards cancer cells. Conclusion: Liposomes can be used effectively as gossypol carriers.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2801-2805
Number of pages5
JournalAnticancer Research
Volume28
Issue number5 A
StatePublished - Sep 2008
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Oncology
  • Cancer Research

Keywords

  • Gossypol
  • Liposome
  • PEG-DSPE
  • TPGS

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