title: Data supporting the physico-chemical characterization, cellular uptake and cytotoxicity of lipid nanocapsules.
abstract: The aim of this data article is to provide data for a basic knowledge of the properties of lipid nanocapsules, a new colloidal system with very promising applications in drug delivery. Firstly, we pay attention on how it is possible to determine their surface composition by means of electrokinetics measurements. On the other hand, we provide experimental evidences for a better understanding of the factors that determine the interactions of these nanoparticles with cells as a necessary step to guide the design of the most effective formulations. Additionally, we supply information about encapsulation efficiency of docetaxel, a potent chemotherapy drug, inside nanocapsules supporting the experimental cytotoxicity results of these nanosystems.
authors.affiliation: European Center for Nanomedicine (CEN), Laboratory of Nanostructured Fluorinated Materials (NFMLab), Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, 20131 Italy ; Biocolloid and Fluid Physics Group, Department of Applied Physics, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sánchez-Moreno
authors.affiliation: Biocolloid and Fluid Physics Group, Department of Applied Physics, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Ortega-Vinuesa
authors.affiliation: Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine Institute (IBIMER), Centre for Biomedical Research, University of Granada, Granada E-18100, Spain ; Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Biosanitary Institute of Granada (ibs.GRANADA), University Hospitals of Granada-University of Granada, Granada E-18012, Spain.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Boulaiz
authors.affiliation: Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine Institute (IBIMER), Centre for Biomedical Research, University of Granada, Granada E-18100, Spain ; Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Biosanitary Institute of Granada (ibs.GRANADA), University Hospitals of Granada-University of Granada, Granada E-18012, Spain.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Marchal
authors.affiliation: Biocolloid and Fluid Physics Group, Department of Applied Physics, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain ; Department of Applied Physics II, University of Málaga, 29071 Málaga, Spain.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Peula-García