cRGD‐Functionalized Polymer Micelles for Targeted Doxorubicin Delivery

Abstract

Targeting micelles: Cyclic pentapeptide cRGDfK (red triangles), which targets integrin αvβ3, was conjugated to the outer shell of doxorubicin-loaded (red hexagons) polymeric micelles by using a post-micelle modification method. The modified micelles significantly enhanced their internalization (up to 30-fold) by receptor-mediated endocytosis in tumor endothelial cells overexpressing the αvβ3 receptor. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2004/z460800_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.