TAT-peptide modified liposomes: preparation, characterization, and cellular interaction

Methods Mol Biol. 2010:605:349-59. doi: 10.1007/978-1-60327-360-2_24.

Abstract

In general, cellular internalization of macromolecular drugs encapsulated in liposomes proceeds via endocytosis. This potentially leads to degradation of the liposome-encapsulated macromolecular content within the endosomal/lysosomal compartment. Therefore, bypassing the endocytic route by conferring a direct plasma membrane translocation property to the liposomes would be very beneficial. Cell penetrating peptides, e.g. TAT-peptide, are exploited in the drug delivery field for their capacity of plasma membrane translocation. Here, we describe the preparation of TAT-peptide modified liposomes and their cellular interaction using live cell flow cytometry and imaging techniques.

MeSH terms

  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Endocytosis
  • Humans
  • Liposomes / chemistry*
  • Liposomes / pharmacokinetics*
  • tat Gene Products, Human Immunodeficiency Virus / chemistry*
  • tat Gene Products, Human Immunodeficiency Virus / pharmacokinetics*

Substances

  • Liposomes
  • tat Gene Products, Human Immunodeficiency Virus