Supramolecular chemotherapeutic drug constructed from pillararene-based supramolecular amphiphile†
Abstract
Based on the host–guest interaction between a CPT-conjugated prodrug amphiphile (CPT-ss-Py) and a water-soluble pillar[5]arene (P5), a GSH-responsive supramolecular chemotherapeutic drug (P5⊃CPT-ss-Py) was fabricated. Through this supramolecular formulation, internalization and anticancer efficacy were greatly increased.