Programmed hydrolysis of nanoassemblies by electrostatic interaction-mediated enzymatic-degradation

Chem Commun (Camb). 2014 Jan 28;50(8):968-70. doi: 10.1039/c3cc46013d.

Abstract

Electrostatic interaction-mediated enzymatic-hydrolysis of poly(lactide)-containing nanoscale assemblies is described. At physiological pH, degradable core-shell morphologies with charged shells can readily attract or repel enzymes carrying opposite or similar charges, respectively.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Enzymes / chemistry
  • Enzymes / metabolism*
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Hydrolysis
  • Micelles
  • Nanostructures / chemistry
  • Polyesters / chemistry
  • Polyesters / metabolism*
  • Static Electricity

Substances

  • Enzymes
  • Micelles
  • Polyesters
  • poly(lactide)