Nanoparticle composition and method of inhibiting ovarian cancer cell viability
OwnerRegina Vertelova, Nikolai Tankovichinventors
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Abstract
The invention is directed to a composition of metal particles and methods of manufacturing and using the composition in the treatment of microbial infections and cancer. The particles can be nanoparticles having coupled thereto at least one of a surfactant, an antibiotic, and a drug. The particles of the invention achieve enhanced stability, enhanced cytotoxicity, and enhanced antimicrobial activity through novel combinations of metals, surfactants, antibiotics, and drugs.
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A method of inhibiting ovarian cancer cell viability, comprising contacting said cells with an effective amount of a composition comprising bimetallic nanoparticles of silver and platinum, wherein said nanoparticles are coated with benzyl-dimethyl-[3-(tetradecanoylamino)propyl]ammonium chloride and metformin.
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