journal article·2013-08Open access

Click chemistry on the surface of PLGA-b-PEG polymeric nanoparticles: a novel targetable fluorescent imaging nanocarrier

Andrea Pucci, Erica Locatelli, Jessica Ponti, Chiara Uboldi, Valerio Molinari, Mauro Comes Franchini

Journal of Nanoparticle Research· Volume 15· Issue 8

Abstract

In the quest for biocompatible nanocarriers for biomedical applications, a great deal of effort is put on engineering the nanocomposites surface in order to render them specific to the particular purpose. We developed biocompatible PLGA-b-PEG-based nanoparticles carrying a double functionality (i.e., carboxylic and acetylenic) able to serve as flexible highly selective grafting centers for cancer diagnosis and treatment. As a proof of concept, the nanocarrier was successfully functionalized with a tailored fluorescent molecule by means of click chemistry and with a targeting agent specific for glioblastoma multiforme via amidic bond formation.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques · Click Chemistry and Applications · RNA Interference and Gene Delivery

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