Simple preparation of maltose-functionalized dendrimer/graphene quantum dots as a pH-sensitive biocompatible carrier for targeted delivery of doxorubicin

In the present study, a novel magnetic carbon modified with 3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane (APTMS) using maltose disaccharide molecule as a green capping agent, and a third-generation triazine dendrimer (Fe3O4@[email protected]) was then covalently attached to their surface. Eventually, Fe3O4@[email protected] was reacted with graphene quantum dots (GQDs) for the preparation of final Fe3O4@[email protected] microspheres. The obtained compound was...