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Functionalization of carbon nanospheres with curcumin, polyethylene glycol and folic acid: potential use as drug carriers

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study reports the synthesis of carbon nanospheres (CNS) modified by anchoring curcumin (CUR), polyethylene glycol (PEG) and folic acid (FA) on their surface as a drug delivery system (DDS) for potential applications in cancer therapy.

Source: RSC Advances

DOI: 10.1039/d5ra08562d

Authors: Luis De Sales, Sergio A. Bernal-Chávez, Jessica Campos-Delgado

Institution: Universidad de las Américas Puebla

Language: English

Topic: Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,042

Funders: Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí

OpenAlex ID: W7125594934

FWCI: 8.427

Cites: 51

Cited by: 7

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