In vitro evaluation of FL118 and 9-Q20 cytotoxicity and cellular uptake in 2D and 3D different cell models

Purpose Recent researches are attempting to verify that the 3D cell models can provide a gap bridge between in vitro and in vivo for anticancer drug evaluations. The aim of this study was to continue the development of novel in vitro 3D cell models and the investigation of the cellular uptake mechanism of camptothecin (CPT) and its derivatives [FL118 (10,11-methylenedioxy-20(S)-camptothecin), 9-Q20 (9-p-trifluoromethylphenyl-10,11-methylenedioxy-20(S)-camptothecin)] in 2D and 3D cell models.