Amino-decorated SiO2 nanoparticles were used for the delivery of antitumor prodrugs.
Mono- and di-functionalized Pt(IV) complexes derived from cisplatin were loaded.
Only conjugates obtained from monosuccinato Pt(IV) afforded stable nanosuspensions.
In the presence of reductants, the release of cisplatin was observed.
Conjugates exhibited better antiproliferative activity than cisplatin and free complex.