Core/Shell nanoparticles with lecithin lipid cores for protein delivery

Biomacromolecules. 2006 Aug;7(8):2362-7. doi: 10.1021/bm060362k.

Abstract

Core/shell nanoparticles with lipid core, were prepared and characterized as a sustained delivery system for protein. The lipid core is composed of protein-loaded lecithin and the polymeric shell is composed of Pluronics (poly(ethylene oxide)-poly(propylene oxide)-poly(ethylene oxide) triblock copolymer, F-127). Based on the preparation method in the previous report by us, the freeze-drying of protein-loaded lecithin was performed in the F-127 aqueous solution containing trehalose used as a cryoprotectant to form stabilized core/shell nanoparticles. Cryo-TEM (transmittance electron microscopy) and a particle size analyzer were used to observe the formation of stabilized core/shell nanoparticles. For the application of core/shell nanoparticles as a protein drug carrier, lysozyme and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) were loaded into the core/shell nanoparticles by electrostatic interaction, and the drug release pattern was observed by manipulating the polymeric shell.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Drug Carriers / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Muramidase / chemistry*
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Nanostructures / ultrastructure
  • Phosphatidylcholines / chemistry*
  • Poloxamer / chemistry*
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / chemistry*

Substances

  • Drug Carriers
  • Phosphatidylcholines
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A
  • Poloxamer
  • Muramidase