Mitochondria-Targeting Peptoids

Bioconjug Chem. 2018 May 16;29(5):1669-1676. doi: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.8b00148. Epub 2018 Mar 29.

Abstract

Mitochondria-specific delivery methods offer a valuable tool for studying mitochondria-related diseases and provide breakthroughs in therapeutic development. Although several small-molecule and peptide-based transporters have been developed, peptoids, proteolysis-resistant peptidomimetics, are a promising alternative to current approaches. We designed a series of amphipathic peptoids and evaluated their cellular uptake and mitochondrial localization. Two peptoids with cyclohexyl residues demonstrated highly efficient cell penetration and mitochondrial localization without significant adverse effects on the cells and mitochondria. These mitochondria-targeting peptoids could facilitate the selective and robust targeted delivery of bioactive compounds, such as drugs, antioxidants, and photosensitizers, with minimal off-target effects.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cell Line
  • Drug Carriers / adverse effects
  • Drug Carriers / analysis
  • Drug Carriers / metabolism*
  • Drug Delivery Systems*
  • HeLa Cells
  • Humans
  • Mitochondria / drug effects
  • Mitochondria / metabolism*
  • Mitochondrial Diseases / drug therapy
  • Mitochondrial Diseases / metabolism
  • Peptoids / adverse effects
  • Peptoids / analysis
  • Peptoids / metabolism*

Substances

  • Drug Carriers
  • Peptoids