Noncovalent liposome linkage and miniaturization of capsosomes for drug delivery

Biomacromolecules. 2010 Dec 13;11(12):3548-55. doi: 10.1021/bm101020e. Epub 2010 Nov 19.

Abstract

We report the synthesis of poly(methacrylic acid)-co-(oleyl methacrylate) with three different amounts of oleyl methacrylate and compare the ability of these polymers with that of poly(methacrylic acid)-co-(cholesteryl methacrylate) (PMA(c)) to noncovalently anchor liposomes to polymer layers. We subsequently assembled ∼1 μm diameter PMA(c)-based capsosomes, polymer hydrogel capsules that contain up to ∼2000 liposomal subcompartments, and investigate the potential of these carriers to deliver water-insoluble drugs by encapsulating two different antitumor compounds, thiocoraline or paclitaxel, into the liposomes. The viability of lung cancer cells is used to substantiate the cargo concentration-dependent activity of the capsosomes. These findings cover several crucial aspects for the application of capsosomes as potential drug delivery vehicles.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Capsules / chemistry*
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Survival / drug effects
  • Depsipeptides / administration & dosage
  • Drug Carriers / chemistry
  • Drug Delivery Systems / methods*
  • Humans
  • Hydrogels
  • Liposomes / chemistry*
  • Lung Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Lung Neoplasms / pathology
  • Miniaturization
  • Paclitaxel / administration & dosage
  • Polymethacrylic Acids / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Capsules
  • Depsipeptides
  • Drug Carriers
  • Hydrogels
  • Liposomes
  • Polymethacrylic Acids
  • thiocoraline
  • Paclitaxel