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. 2017 Nov 14;12:8257–8275. doi: 10.2147/IJN.S143776

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Preparation and characterization of PNLs.

Notes: (A) Diagrams, exteriors, and TEM images of BNLs and PNLs. (B) Particle size of BNLs, NL(DOX), NL(HMME), and PNLs. (C) Zeta potential of BNLs, NL(DOX), NL(HMME), and PNLs. (D) DOX encapsulation efficiency of NL(DOX) and PNLs. (E) HMME encapsulation efficiency of NL(HMME) and PNLs. Data presented are mean ± SD (n=3).

Abbreviations: BNLs, blank nanoliposomes; DOX, doxorubicin; DPPC, dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine; DSPE-PEG, distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine-PEG; HMME, hematoporphyrin monomethyl ether; NL(DOX), DOX-loaded nanoliposome; NL(HMME), HMME-loaded nanoliposome; PNLs, photo-activated nanoliposomes; TEM, transmission electron microscope.