Nanocomposites (NCs) based on the ethanol extract of Angelica gigas Nakai (AGN EtOH ext) were developed for breast cancer therapy. Polymer matrix-free nano-sized particles based on the extract of natural product were fabricated using a modified emulsification-solvent evaporation method. Without the use of polymer matrix, toxicity can be minimized and the clinical application may be assured. AGN NCs with approximately 200nm mean diameter, narrow size distribution, and negative zeta potential were prepared in this study. Sustained release of decursin (D) and decursinol angelate (DA) (as major components of AGN) from AGN NCs was observed at pH 7.4. Cellular accumulation efficiency and intracellular distribution of AGN NCs were evaluated in MCF-7 (human breast adenocarcinoma) cells. According to the results of antiproliferation assay in MCF-7 cells, IC value of AGN NCs group (27.4±4.0μg/mL) was lower than that of AGN EtOH ext group (75.3±13.7μg/mL) (p<0.05). Also, the percentage of apoptotic events of AGN NCs group was significantly higher than that of AGN EtOH ext group (p<0.05). All these findings suggest that developed AGN NCs can be used as one of promising nanosystems for the therapy of breast cancers.
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