Remotely controlled diffusion from magnetic liposome microgels

Langmuir. 2013 Apr 2;29(13):4381-7. doi: 10.1021/la4000318. Epub 2013 Mar 18.

Abstract

The reversible, temperature-dependent change in the permeability of a phospholipid bilayer has been used for controlling the diffusion rate of encapsulated molecular payload from liposomes. Liposomes were preloaded with a fluorescent dye and immobilized in calcium alginate hydrogel microparticles that also contained iron oxide nanoparticles. The composite microparticles were produced by a drop-on-demand inkjet method. The ability of iron oxide nanoparticles to locally dissipate heat upon exposure to a radio-frequency (RF) alternating magnetic field was used to control the local temperature and therefore diffusion from the liposomes in a contactless way using an RF coil. Several different release patterns were realized, including repeated on-demand release. The internal structure of the composite alginate-liposome-magnetite microparticles was investigated, and the influence of microparticle concentration on the heating rate was determined. In order to achieve a temperature rise required for the liposome membrane melting, the concentration of alginate beads should be at least 25% of their maximum packing density for the nanoparticle concentration and specific absorption rate used.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alginates / chemistry*
  • Diffusion
  • Ferric Compounds / chemistry
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry
  • Glucuronic Acid / chemistry
  • Hexuronic Acids / chemistry
  • Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate / chemistry*
  • Liposomes / chemistry*
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry
  • Particle Size
  • Surface Properties
  • Temperature

Substances

  • Alginates
  • Ferric Compounds
  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Hexuronic Acids
  • Liposomes
  • ferric oxide
  • Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate
  • Glucuronic Acid