Novel insights into appropriate encapsulation methods for bioactive compounds into polymers: a study with peptides and HDAC inhibitors

Macromol Biosci. 2014 Jan;14(1):69-80. doi: 10.1002/mabi.201300213. Epub 2013 Aug 21.

Abstract

The use of different nanoparticles (NPs) for successful encapsulation of bioactive substances is discussed. The inclusion efficiency into liposomes, acetalated dextran (Ac-Dex), and variants of poly[(lactic acid)-co-(glycolic acid)] (PLGA) NPs is analyzed after chemical degradation. Efficient inclusion of SIRT1 inhibitor Ex527 in liposomes, Ac-Dex- and PLGA-NPs is observed for all procedures used. Activity of Ex527 is demonstrated by monitoring the acetylation status of SIRT1-target p53. In contrast, small peptides are only incorporated into acid-terminated PLGA-NPs and marginally into Ac-Dex-NPs. The yield depends on peptide sequence and terminal modifications. Activity is exemplified for angiotensin II using the dynamic mass redistribution technology.

Keywords: HDAC inhibitors; cellular uptake; liposomes; nanoparticles; peptide drugs.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acetylation
  • Angiotensin II / chemistry
  • Angiotensin II / pharmacology
  • Carbazoles / chemistry*
  • Carbazoles / pharmacology
  • Dextrans / chemistry
  • Drug Carriers / chemistry
  • HEK293 Cells / drug effects
  • Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors / chemistry*
  • Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Humans
  • Hydroxamic Acids / chemistry
  • Lactic Acid / chemistry
  • Liposomes / chemistry*
  • Liposomes / pharmacology
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Peptides / chemistry*
  • Polyglycolic Acid / chemistry
  • Polylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymer
  • Sirtuin 1 / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Valproic Acid / chemistry

Substances

  • 6-chloro-2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-1H-carbazole-1-carboxamide
  • Carbazoles
  • Dextrans
  • Drug Carriers
  • Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors
  • Hydroxamic Acids
  • Liposomes
  • Peptides
  • Angiotensin II
  • Polylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymer
  • Polyglycolic Acid
  • Lactic Acid
  • trichostatin A
  • Valproic Acid
  • SIRT1 protein, human
  • Sirtuin 1