Development of light-induced disruptive liposomes (LiDL) as a photoswitchable carrier for intracellular substance delivery

Chem Commun (Camb). 2023 Jun 15;59(49):7591-7594. doi: 10.1039/d3cc02056h.

Abstract

Light-driven inward proton pump rhodopsin RmXeR was embedded in pH-sensitive liposomes. Substance release from the proteoliposomes was observed following light illumination both in vitro and in cells, indicating the successful production of light-induced disruptive liposomes (LiDL). Thus, LiDL is a photoswitchable carrier utilized for intracellular substance delivery.

MeSH terms

  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Ion Transport
  • Liposomes*
  • Rhodopsin* / metabolism

Substances

  • Liposomes
  • Rhodopsin