International Journal of

Pharmaceutical Science and Medicine

ISSN: 2584-1610 (Online)

DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF A PHYTOCHEMICAL-BASED NANOCARRIER FOR BREAST CANCER TREATMENT


Sr No: 2
Page No: 6-9
Language: English
Licence: IJPSM
Authors: Pragati Singh
Received: 2024-11-20
Revised: 2024-12-25
Accepted: 2025-01-11
DOI: 10.70199/IJPSM.3.1.6-9
Published Date: 2025-03-25
Abstract:
Breast cancer is among the most prevalent forms of cancer affecting women globally, and despite advances in chemotherapy, side effects from non-specific treatment remain a major concern. In this study, a nanocarrier formulation was developed using curcumin, a naturally derived compound with established anticancer activity. The curcumin was encapsulated within PLGA nanoparticles to address limitations like poor solubility and limited bioavailability. The resulting particles were evaluated for size, surface charge, drug-loading efficiency, and release kinetics. When tested against MCF-7 breast cancer cells, the nanoformulation showed enhanced cytotoxicity and uptake compared to free curcumin. These findings highlight the potential of phytochemical-based nanocarriers as a more focused and safer approach to breast cancer therapy.
Keywords: Breast cancer, Curcumin, Nanocarrier, PLGA nanoparticles, Targeted drug delivery, MCF-7 cells, Phytochemicals

Journal: International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Medicine
ISSN(Online): 2584-1610
Publisher: Pharmedico Publishers
Frequency: Quarterly
Language: English

DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF A PHYTOCHEMICAL-BASED NANOCARRIER FOR BREAST CANCER TREATMENT