Fig. 4
From: Aptamer-based self-assembled nanomicelle enables efficient and targeted drug delivery
Validation of the versatility of C18-sgc8 micelles. a UV–vis spectra of DOX, C18-sgc8 and DOX@C18-sgc8. b DLS measurements of DOX@C18-sgc8 micelles in water (black) and PBS (red). c UV–vis spectra of PTX, C18-sgc8 and PTX@C18-sgc8. d DLS measurements of PTX@C18-sgc8 micelles in water (black) and PBS (red). e Toxicity of C18-sgc8 at different concentrations on HeLa cells, as measured by CCK-8 assay. f Efficient killing of HeLa cells after treatment with different concentrations of DOX@C18-sgc8 or DOX. g Efficient killing of HeLa cells after treatment with different concentrations of PTX@C18-sgc8 or PTX. h Efficient killing of HeLa cells after treatment with different concentrations of Ce6@C18-sgc8 or Ce6 exposure to 660 nm light. Data are expressed as mean ± standard deviation (n = 3)