Polymeric micelles from poly(ethylene glycol)–poly(amino acid) block copolymer for drug and gene delivery

by Kensuke Osada, R. James Christie, and Kazunori Kataoka

InterfaceVolume 6(Suppl 3):S325-S339

June 6, 2009

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Schematic of the biological distribution for carriers administered intravenously.

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Design of a multifunctional delivery system based on polymeric micelles formed with block copolymers capable of encapsulating drugs and pDNA.

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Dox-loaded polymeric micelles prepared by hydrophobic interaction.

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Platinum drug-loaded polymeric micelles formed by metal complexation.

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Block copolymers with ligand installed for targeted gene delivery.

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Cross-linked micelles responsive to the intracellular environment.

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Design of a triblock copolymer for promotion of endosome escape.

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(a) Quantitative aminolysis reaction of PBLA via a succinimidyl ring intermediate, by which appropriate compounds can be installed into the polymer backbone by displacement of benzyl

groups in PBLA side chains.

Kensuke Osada et al. J. R. Soc. Interface 2009;6:S325-S339

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