RAFT polymerization: an avenue to functional polymeric micelles for drug delivery

Chem Commun (Camb). 2008 Aug 14:(30):3486-503. doi: 10.1039/b805464a. Epub 2008 Jun 5.

Abstract

RAFT (Reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer) polymerization is demonstrated as a versatile tool to obtain functional and crosslinked micelles for drug delivery purposes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cross-Linking Reagents / chemistry
  • Drug Carriers / chemical synthesis
  • Drug Carriers / chemistry*
  • Drug Carriers / pharmacokinetics
  • Drug Carriers / toxicity
  • Micelles*
  • Polymers / chemical synthesis
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Polymers / pharmacokinetics
  • Polymers / toxicity

Substances

  • Cross-Linking Reagents
  • Drug Carriers
  • Micelles
  • Polymers