Design of pH-responsive antimicrobial peptide melittin analog-camptothecin conjugates for tumor therapy
Melittin, a classical antimicrobial peptide, is a highly potent antitumor agent. However, its significant toxicity seriously hampers its application in tumor therapy. In this study, we developed novel melittin analogs with pH-responsive, cell-penetrating and membrane-lytic activities by replacing ar...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-02-01
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Series: | Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1818087624000072 |