Publication
Title
Improving cellular uptake and cytotoxicity of chitosan-coated poly(lactic- co -glycolic acid) nanoparticles in macrophages
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Abstract
Aim: This research aims to identify important formulation parameters for the enhancement of nanoparticle (NP) uptake and decreasing the cytotoxicity in macrophages. Materials & methods: Fluorescent poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanocarriers were characterized for size distributions, zeta potential and encapsulation efficiency. Incubation time, size class, PLGA derivative and chitosan derivative were assessed for uptake kinetics and cell viability. Results: The major determining factor for enhancing cellular uptake were chitosan coatings, combined with acid-terminated PLGA and small NP size. Moreover, cytotoxicity was more favorable for small, chitosan glutamate-coated, acid-terminated PLGA NPs compared with its plain chitosan-coated counterparts. Conclusion: Chitosan glutamate has been shown to be a valuable alternative coating material for acid-terminated PLGA NPs to efficiently and safely target macrophages.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Nanomedicine
Publication
London : Future medicine ltd , 2020
ISSN
1743-5889
1748-6963
DOI
10.2217/NNM-2020-0317
Volume/pages
15 :27 (2020) , 18 p.
Article Reference
nnm-2020-0317
ISI
000583303200001
Pubmed ID
33112210
Medium
E-only publicatie
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UAntwerpen
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Last edited 08.12.2024
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