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The present invention provides a nanoparticle comprising: a core comprising a metal and/or a semiconductor; and a plurality of ligands covalently linked to the core, wherein said ligands comprise: (i) at least one dilution ligand comprising a carbohydrate, glutathione or a polyethyleneglycol moiety; and (ii) a ligand of the formula MTX-L-, wherein MTX-L-represents methotrexate coupled to said core via a linker L. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions of the nanoparticle, including gel formulations, and medical uses of the nanoparticle and pharmaceutical compositions, including for the treatment of an inflammatory or autoimmune disorder, such as psoriasis.

Type

Patent

Publication Date

18/06/2020