Biocompatible Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles for Drug DeliveryA Dual Approach

Single-chain polymer nanoparticles (SCNPs) are protein-inspired materials based on intramolecularly cross-linked polymer chains. We report here the development of SCNPs as uniquely sized nanocarriers that are capable of drug encapsulation independent of the polarity of the employed medium. Synthetic...

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Published in:ACS applied materials & interfaces 2018-09, Vol.10 (37), p.30946-30951
Main Authors: Kröger, A. Pia P, Hamelmann, Naomi M, Juan, Alberto, Lindhoud, Saskia, Paulusse, Jos M. J
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biocompatible Materials - chemistry
Drug Delivery Systems - methods
Nanoparticles - chemistry
Polymers - chemistry
Water - chemistry
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Summary:Single-chain polymer nanoparticles (SCNPs) are protein-inspired materials based on intramolecularly cross-linked polymer chains. We report here the development of SCNPs as uniquely sized nanocarriers that are capable of drug encapsulation independent of the polarity of the employed medium. Synthetic routes are presented for SCNP preparation in both organic and aqueous environments. Importantly, the SCNPs in organic media were successfully rendered water soluble, resulting in two complementary pathways toward water-soluble SCNPs with comparable resultant physicochemical characteristics. The solvatochromic dye Nile red was successfully encapsulated inside the SCNPs following both pathways, enabling probing of the SCNP interior. Moreover, the antibiotic rifampicin was encapsulated in organic medium, the loaded nanocarriers were rendered water soluble, and a controlled release of rifampicin was evidenced. The absence of discernible cytotoxic effects and promising cellular uptake behavior bode well for the application of SCNPs in controlled therapeutics delivery.
ISSN:1944-8244
1944-8252
DOI:10.1021/acsami.8b07450