Chia-Wei Yeh, Nathaniel Wright, Chelsea Loh, Nabeen Chu, Yadong Wang
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Abstract
Controlled delivery of proteins and other biologics is a growing medium of therapy for diseases previously untreatable. Here we report a self-assembling, tunable vesicle for the controlled delivery of growth factors and cytokines. Coacervate made of heparin and a biocompatible polycation, PEAD, forms the core of the vesicle; lipids form the membrane of the vesicle. We call this vesicle lipocoacervate (LipCo), which has a high affinity for growth factors and cytokines due to heparin. LipCo is a tunable protein delivery vehicle. The vesicle size is controlled through polymer and salt concentrations. Membrane functionalization enables potential for targeting capabilities with long-term storage through lyophilization. Importantly, the controlled delivery of therapeutics also avoids high toxicity to treated cells in vitro. Here we report on these key principles of LipCo assembly and design.
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Nano Research is a peer-reviewed, international and interdisciplinary research journal that focuses on all aspects of nanoscience and nanotechnology. It solicits submissions in various topical areas, from basic aspects of nanoscale materials to practical applications. The journal publishes articles on synthesis, characterization, and manipulation of nanomaterials; nanoscale physics, electrical transport, and quantum physics; scanning probe microscopy and spectroscopy; nanofluidics; nanosensors; nanoelectronics and molecular electronics; nano-optics, nano-optoelectronics, and nano-photonics; nanomagnetics; nanobiotechnology and nanomedicine; and nanoscale modeling and simulations. Nano Research offers readers a combination of authoritative and comprehensive Reviews, original cutting-edge research in Communication and Full Paper formats. The journal also prioritizes rapid review to ensure prompt publication.