Raspberry-like assembly of cross-linked nanogels for protein delivery

J Control Release. 2009 Dec 16;140(3):312-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2009.06.025. Epub 2009 Jun 29.

Abstract

Raspberry-like assembly of nanogels (A-CHPNG) with a high potential as a carrier for protein delivery was prepared. Cross-linking of acrylate group-modified cholesterol-bearing pullulan nanogel (CHPANG) with thiol group-modified poly (ethylene glycol) (PEGSH) by Michael addition yielded A-CHPNG with narrow size distribution. The size of A-CHPNGs was controlled in the range of 40-120 nm by changing the concentration of CHPANG and PEGSH. A-CHPNG gradually degraded by hydrolysis under physiological condition and seemed to dissociate back to original nanogel. A-CHPNG encapsulated interleukin-12 (IL-12) efficiently (96%) and stably kept it in the presence of BSA (50 mg/ml). In addition, A-CHPNG had a high potential to maintain a high IL-12 level in plasma after subcutaneous injection in mice. Therefore, A-CHPNG is a promising carrier for long-term medications.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acrylates
  • Animals
  • Cholesterol / chemistry
  • Cross-Linking Reagents
  • Drug Compounding
  • Drug Delivery Systems*
  • Glucans / chemistry
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Interleukin-12 / biosynthesis
  • Interleukin-12 / genetics
  • Light
  • Mice
  • Microscopy, Atomic Force
  • Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
  • Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry
  • Proteins / administration & dosage*
  • Scattering, Radiation

Substances

  • Acrylates
  • Cross-Linking Reagents
  • Glucans
  • Proteins
  • Interleukin-12
  • Polyethylene Glycols
  • pullulan
  • Cholesterol