Concurrent binding and delivery of proteins and lipophilic small molecules using polymeric nanogels

J Am Chem Soc. 2012 Apr 25;134(16):6964-7. doi: 10.1021/ja3019143. Epub 2012 Apr 11.

Abstract

Supramolecular nanoassemblies, which are capable of binding and delivering either lipophilic small molecules or hydrophilic molecules, are of great interest. Concurrently binding and delivering this combination of molecules is cumbersome, because of the opposing supramolecular host requirements. We describe the development of a versatile nanoassembly system that is capable of binding and delivering both, a protein and a lipophilic small molecule, simultaneously inside the cells.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Binding Sites
  • Gels / chemistry*
  • HeLa Cells
  • Humans
  • Models, Molecular
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Proteins / chemistry*

Substances

  • Gels
  • Polymers
  • Proteins