Liposomes derivatized with tetrabranched neurotensin peptides via click chemistry reactions
Liposomes derivatized with tetrabranched neurotensin peptides via click chemistry reactions
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DOI:
10.1039/c3nj00596h
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发表时间:
2013-01-01
影响因子:
3.3
通讯作者:
Morelli, Giancarlo
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作者:
Accardo, Antonella;Ringhieri, Paola;Morelli, Giancarlo
Liposomes decorated with neurotensin tetramers are obtained by using a post-liposomal derivatization method in which a click-chemistry reaction between liposomes containing azido functions on the external surface, DOPC/(C18)(2)-Peg9-N-3 (90/10), and branched neurotensin peptides modified for the presence of a C=C triple-bond [(NT8-13)(4)-alkyne] is performed. Results show that the post liposomal derivatization method is very efficient and that click-chemistry procedures are very attractive for nanoparticle functionalization. A structural characterization of liposomes has been performed by dynamic light scattering (DLS) measurements. The hydrodynamic radii of pure DOPC and mixed DOPC/(C18)(2)-Peg9-N-3 and DOPC/(C18)(2)-Peg-triazole-(NT8-13)(4) liposomes (at 90 : 10 molar ratio) are 61 +/- 21 nm, 60 +/- 22 nm and 82 +/- 43 nm, respectively. A very efficient doxorubicin loading has been observed, specially for DOPC/ (C18)(2)-Peg9-N-3 liposomes, with a drug loading content of 90%.