Table S1.
Characteristics of M(PTX) and FA-M(PTX)
| M(PTX) | FA-M(PTX) | |
|---|---|---|
| Formula |
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| DLS | 44 nm in diameter | 58 nm in diameter |
| TEM | 40~50 nm in diameter | 45~60 nm in diameter |
| CMC | 2.5 × 10−3 g/L | 4.0 × 10−3 g/L |
| Content | 25 wt% of PTX | 22.5 wt% of PTX 1.4 wt% of FA |
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Abbreviations: M(PTX), paclitaxel-containing micelles; FA-M(PTX), folic acid and paclitaxel-containing micelles; DLS, dynamic light scattering; TEM, transmission electron microscopy; CMC, critical micelle concentration; PTX, paclitaxel; FA, folic acid.