Serum-stable and long-circulating, PEGylated, pH-sensitive liposomes

J Control Release. 2004 Feb 10;94(2-3):447-51. doi: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2003.10.024.

Abstract

pH sensitive liposomes were prepared using a terminally-alkylated copolymer of N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPAM) and methacrylic acid (MAA) and poly(ethylene glycol) phospholipid derivative. The pH-triggered content release was evaluated before and after incubation in serum. Pharmacokinetic and biodistribution profiles of the formulations were established in rats. This study showed that a pH-sensitive, serum-stable and long-circulating liposomal formulation can be produced.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acrylamides / blood*
  • Acrylamides / chemistry
  • Acrylamides / pharmacokinetics
  • Animals
  • Drug Stability
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Liposomes / blood*
  • Male
  • Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry
  • Polyethylene Glycols / pharmacokinetics*
  • Rats
  • Rats, Sprague-Dawley
  • Serum / metabolism*

Substances

  • Acrylamides
  • Liposomes
  • Polyethylene Glycols
  • N-isopropylacrylamide