Abstract
On the right path: The mechanisms of endocytosis of cetuximab (C225) and its nanoconjugates have been elucidated in a pancreatic cancer cell line. By using gold nanoparticles as a scaffold, it is possible to switch the pathway for endocytosis from a Dyn-2-dependent caveolar mechanism to Cdc42-dependent pinocytosis/phagocytosis. Tailoring endocytotic mechanisms may enable specific intracellular pathways to be targeted.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1563-1567 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 13 2012 |
Keywords
- drug delivery
- endocytosis
- gold
- lipid microdomains
- nanoparticles
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)