| abstract |
A nanoparticle comprising: a core comprising a metal and/or a semiconductor; and a plurality of ligands covalently bound to the core, wherein said ligands comprise: (i) at least one galactose ligand such as a liver targeting ligand; (ii) at least one DM1 maytansinoid ligand; and (iii) at least one diluting ligand comprising a poly or oligo ethylene glycol chain having a terminal carboxylic acid group. |