Effective accumulation of polyion complex micelle to experimental choroidal neovascularization in rats

FEBS Lett. 2004 Jan 16;557(1-3):21-5. doi: 10.1016/s0014-5793(03)01315-2.

Abstract

Exudative age-related macular degeneration, characterized by choroidal neovascularization (CNV), is a major cause of visual loss. In this study, we examined the distribution of the polyion complex (PIC) micelle encapsulating FITC-P(Lys) in blood and in experimental CNV in rats to investigate whether PIC micelle can be used for treatment of CNV. We demonstrate that PIC micelle has long-circulating characteristics, accumulating to the CNV lesions and is retained in the lesion for as long as 168 h after intravenous administration. These results raise the possibility that PIC micelles can be used for achieving effective drug targeting to CNV.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Choroid / blood supply*
  • Choroid / pathology
  • Choroidal Neovascularization / pathology*
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Macular Degeneration / pathology
  • Male
  • Micelles
  • Rats
  • Rats, Inbred BN
  • Retina / pathology

Substances

  • Micelles