Supramolecular polymers as dynamic multicomponent cellular uptake carriers

J Am Chem Soc. 2012 May 16;134(19):8086-9. doi: 10.1021/ja3029075. Epub 2012 May 7.

Abstract

Supramolecular synthesis represents a flexible approach to the generation of dynamic multicomponent materials with tunable properties. Here, cellular uptake systems based on dynamic supramolecular copolymers have been developed using a combination of differently functionalized discotic molecules. Discotics featuring peripheral amine functionalities that endow the supramolecular polymer with cellular uptake capabilities were readily synthesized. This enabled the uptake of otherwise cell-impermeable discotics via cotransport as a function of supramolecular coassembly. Dynamic multicomponent and multifunctional supramolecular polymers represent a novel and unique platform for modular cellular uptake systems.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biological Transport
  • Cell Survival
  • Drug Carriers / chemistry*
  • Drug Carriers / metabolism*
  • HeLa Cells
  • Humans
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Polymers / metabolism*

Substances

  • Drug Carriers
  • Polymers