Abstract
Functional multilayer polymeric micelles were obtained by self-assembly of a poly(ethylene oxide)-b-poly(n-butyl acrylate)-b-poly(acrylic acid) (PEO113-b-PnBA235-b-PAA14) triblock terpolymer and exploited as template for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles and loading of anti-cancer agents. The terpolymer was synthesized by atom transfer radical polymerization of n-butyl acrylate and tert-butyl acrylate (tBA), initiated by a PEO-based macroinitiator. Then, PtBA blocks were converted into PAA by selective hydrolysis. PEO113-b-PnBA235-b-PAA14 terpolymer formed nano-sized spherical micelles in the concentration range from 1 to 10mgmL−1 as confirmed by dynamic light scattering (DLS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The presence of PAA chains in the middle micellar layer allowed loading of silver ions and subsequent UV-induced synthesis of silver nanoparticles within the micelles. After that, the anti-cancer drug curcumin was loaded in the hydrophobic PnBA micellar cores. The effect of combination of two anti-cancer agents, spontaneously released from the micelles, on the vitality of acute myeloid leukemia (HL-60), its multidrug-resistant subline HL-60/DOX and human urinary bladder carcinoma (EJ) cells was assessed. The in vitro experiments revealed enhanced efficacy in regard to the cytotoxic activity of silver nanoparticles and curcumin.
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