Synthesis and characterization of NIR-sensitive curcumin-gelatin nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery in 3D colon cancer
 
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Doç. Dr. Dilşad ÖZERKAN Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Doç. Dr. Ferdane Danışman Kalındemirtaş Bilecik Şeyh Edebali Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Prof. Dr. İshak Afşin Kariper Erciyes Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Makale Türü Açık Erişim Özgün Makale (SSCI, AHCI, SCI, SCI-Exp dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale)
Dergi Adı Scientific Reports (Q1)
Dergi ISSN 2045-2322 Dergi Bilgileri (2026)
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler SCI
Makale Dili Türkçe Basım Tarihi 05-2026
Kabul Tarihi 24-02-2026 Yayınlanma Tarihi 05-03-2026
Cilt / Sayı / Sayfa 16 / 1 / 12167–0 DOI 10.1038/s41598-026-42199-3
Makale Linki https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-42199-3
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Özet
Curcumin (CUR) exhibits potent anti-cancer effects; however, its poor water solubility limits its clinical use. This study explores gelatin nanoparticles (GelNPs) as nanocarriers to improve curcumin delivery. We aimed to enhance the release and efficacy of photosensitive curcumin-loaded GelNPs (Cur-GelNPs) using infrared (IR) light-induced localized hyperthermia in a 3D co-culture cancer model. Cur-GelNPs were synthesized and characterized via DLS, FTIR, STEM, Raman, HPLC, and DSC. Cytotoxicity, migration, invasion, apoptosis, and drug resistance were assessed using MTT, Transwell, Hoechst/PI staining, and Rho123 assays, respectively. Optimal results were achieved by IR treatment at 38 C for 30 s. Cur-GelNPs localized in the cytoplasm due to curcumin's natural fluorescence. At 25 µg/ml, Cur-GelNPs significantly reduced the viability, invasion, and migration of colon cancer cells, while promoting ...
Anahtar Kelimeler
Colon cancer 3D model | Curcumin | Gelatin nanoparticles | Infrared light (IR) | Research and development (R&D)