Table 1 Size, polydispersity index (PDI), zeta potential, and encapsulation efficiency values (EE%) of the prepared VRC and c-dots loaded NPs (mean ± SD; n = 3).

From: Polymeric nanoparticles loaded with vincristine and carbon dots for hepatocellular carcinoma therapy and imaging

Formulation

Zeta average (nm)

PDI

Zeta potential (mV)

EE% VRC

EE% c−dots

VRC -C- NPs 1

214.4

0.245

-23.9

36.38 ± 0.93

13.84 ± 2.44

VRC -C- NPs 2

240

0.285

-24.4

40.14 ± 1.83

25.97 ± 3.01

VRC -C- NPs 3

275

0.389

-31.9

49.87 ± 1.96

37.74 ± 2.87