Table 3.
Formulations, Critical Aggregation Concentrations (CACs) and Nanofiber
| Formulation | Peptide Ratio (Molar Ratio) | CAC (μM) | Zeta Potential (mV) | Nanofibers Dimensions (Length; Diameter) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1+P2+P3 | 50:45:5 | 12.8± 0.1 | +14.1±0.6 | 150±50 nm; ~10 nm |
| P1+P2+P3+P6 | 50:44:5:1 | 17.5±0.3 | +8.9±0.3 | 500±100 nm; ~10 nm |
| P1+P2+P3+P6 | 50:42.5:5:2.5 | 17.3±0.2 | +15.5±0.4 | 230±50 nm; ~10 nm |
| P1+P2+P3+P6 | 50:40:5:5 | 11.3± 0.1 | +1.7±0.3 | 125±45 nm; ~15–20 nm |
Abbreviations: AFM, Atomic Force Microscopy; BC, Breast Cancer; C19, Nonadecanoic acid; CAC, Critical Aggregation Concentration; CD, Circular Dichroism; Dox, Doxorubicin; EGFR, Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor; FTIR, Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy; HER2, Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2; HFIP, 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-propanol; MMP-9, Matrix Metalloproteinase 9, NR, Nile Red; PAs, Peptide Amphiphiles; SEM, Scanning Electron Microscopy; TEM, Transmission Electron Microscopy; ThT, Thioflavin T; TNBC, Triple-negative breast cancer;