One-pot synthesis of linear-like and photoluminescent polyethylenimines for intracellular imaging and siRNA delivery

Chem Commun (Camb). 2010 Aug 14;46(30):5554-6. doi: 10.1039/c002775h. Epub 2010 May 26.

Abstract

Linear-like and photoluminescent polyethylenimines (LPEIs) were synthesized through a one-pot reaction within 5 min using synchrotron radiation for intracellular imaging and siRNA delivery.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cyclin B1 / genetics
  • Gene Silencing
  • Humans
  • Luminescent Agents / chemical synthesis*
  • Luminescent Agents / chemistry
  • Lung Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Lung Neoplasms / genetics
  • Polyethyleneimine / chemical synthesis*
  • Polyethyleneimine / chemistry
  • RNA, Small Interfering / administration & dosage*
  • RNA, Small Interfering / genetics

Substances

  • Cyclin B1
  • Luminescent Agents
  • RNA, Small Interfering
  • Polyethyleneimine