Structural self-organization of C60 and cisplatin in physiological solution

Phys Chem Chem Phys. 2015 Oct 21;17(39):26084-92. doi: 10.1039/c5cp02688a.

Abstract

The specific features of structural self-organization of C60 fullerene and antitumor drug cisplatin (Cis) in physiological solution (0.9% NaCl) have been investigated by means of small-angle neutron scattering, scanning electron and atomic force microscopies, as well as isothermal titration calorimetry, dynamic light scattering and UV-Vis spectroscopy. The formation of C60 + Cis complexes, has been reported, unveiling the mechanism of medico-biological synergy observed during administration of the mixture of these drugs.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / chemistry*
  • Calorimetry
  • Cisplatin / chemistry*
  • Fullerenes / chemistry*
  • Light
  • Microscopy, Atomic Force
  • Models, Molecular
  • Neutron Diffraction
  • Scattering, Radiation
  • Scattering, Small Angle
  • Sodium Chloride / chemistry
  • Solutions

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Fullerenes
  • Solutions
  • Sodium Chloride
  • fullerene C60
  • Cisplatin