Drug delivery by nanocarriers requires characterizations of suitable particle size, high drug loading and safety. In this work, we prepared an amphiphilic dendrimer modified PEG-PLA mixed nanoparticles（NPs） by a dou...Drug delivery by nanocarriers requires characterizations of suitable particle size, high drug loading and safety. In this work, we prepared an amphiphilic dendrimer modified PEG-PLA mixed nanoparticles（NPs） by a double emulsion-solvent evaporation（DESE） method. The particle size and drug encapsulation efficacy（EE） were compared to evaluate and optimize the preparation parameters. The mixed NPs had average size ranging from（102±1） nm to（137±5） nm, and the zeta potential turned to positive with incorporation of the amphiphilic dendrimer. The NPs showed different EE of docetaxel（DTX） and paclitaxel（PTX） with higher affinity to more lipophilic PTX. The blank mixed NPs showed little cytotoxicity, and the DTX-loaded NPs could effectively facilitate the antiproliferation activity on PC-3 cells. The NPs could be used as an effective drug delivery system, and its anti-tumor effect is worthy of further study.展开更多
Polyfunctional aziridine/polyester microcapsules as control-release waterborne cross-linker were synthesized by multiple emulsion-solvent evaporation method. The results show that,a lower surface free energy with shel...Polyfunctional aziridine/polyester microcapsules as control-release waterborne cross-linker were synthesized by multiple emulsion-solvent evaporation method. The results show that,a lower surface free energy with shell polyester is more favourable for the formation of microcapsules. Full encapsulating microcapsules are synthesized with the polyester with a surface free energy of 34.5 mJ/m2. Shell-to-core feeding mass ratio has a significant influence on the morphology and core content of the resulting microcapsules. Well defined spherical microcapsules with uniform shell thickness and core content at around 22% are produced at a shell-to-core mass ratio of 1:1. When 2.5% of colloid stabilizer is used,hollow spherical microcapsules are obtained. A high solvent evaporation rate results in wrinkling and porosity of the microcapsules,and an evaporation rate equivalent to solvent elimination in about 2 h provides a uniform rate of surface hardening. The characterization of the microcapsules by SEM and FTIR demonstrates that polyfunctional aziridine is encapsulated at the centre of the microcapsule. The microcapsules synthesized can be broken at a high shear rate.展开更多
In this formulation study,biocompatible non steroidal anti-inflammatory(NSAIDs)-loaded nanoparticles were designed as models to be further integrated in a prosthesis surface functionalization.A modified spontaneous em...In this formulation study,biocompatible non steroidal anti-inflammatory(NSAIDs)-loaded nanoparticles were designed as models to be further integrated in a prosthesis surface functionalization.A modified spontaneous emulsion-solvent diffusion methodology was used to produce drug-loaded PLGA nanoparticles without any purification or solvent evaporation requirements.Formulation parameters,such as lactide/glycolide ratio,polymer concentration,solvent/non solvent ratio and non solvent phase,as well as the non ionic tensioactive P188 co-precipitation composition were systematically explored.The optimized formulation(mean size:145 nm,surface charge:-13 m V) was employed to encapsulate various amounts of NSAIDs in a simple and scalable manner.The drug release was characterized in vitro by a complete release for 48 h.These results encourage upcoming preliminary steps for in vivo experiments of prosthesis surface functionalization.展开更多
Recently,3D confined self-assembly(3D-CSA)of block copolymers(BCPs)has emerged as an advanced strategy for the preparation of microparticles with ordered mesostructures owing to the benefits of simplicity and excellen...Recently,3D confined self-assembly(3D-CSA)of block copolymers(BCPs)has emerged as an advanced strategy for the preparation of microparticles with ordered mesostructures owing to the benefits of simplicity and excellent controllability.Notably,significant achievements have been made in mesoporous microparticles through 3D-CSA of BCPs in recent years.Polymeric or polymer-templated inorganic mesoporous microparticles can be generated by utilizing a method combined with adjustment of the assembly process or suitable postprocessing,including physical treatment or chemical modification.Compared with traditional BCP-guided solution self-assembly,3D-CSA offers distinct benefits in synthesizing novel nanostructures,including anisotropic mesoporous microparticles.In this review paper,we present a thorough overview of the most recent research developments in this field,including synthesis strategies,applications and prospects of BCP mesoporous microparticles and associated BCP-templated inorganic mesoporous microparticles.Particularly,anisotropic mesoporous microparticles will be given special attention.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.81473156,81673365,81273454)Doctoral Foundation of the Ministry of Education(Grant No.20130001110055)National Key Basic Research Program(Grant No.2013CB932501)
文摘Drug delivery by nanocarriers requires characterizations of suitable particle size, high drug loading and safety. In this work, we prepared an amphiphilic dendrimer modified PEG-PLA mixed nanoparticles（NPs） by a double emulsion-solvent evaporation（DESE） method. The particle size and drug encapsulation efficacy（EE） were compared to evaluate and optimize the preparation parameters. The mixed NPs had average size ranging from（102±1） nm to（137±5） nm, and the zeta potential turned to positive with incorporation of the amphiphilic dendrimer. The NPs showed different EE of docetaxel（DTX） and paclitaxel（PTX） with higher affinity to more lipophilic PTX. The blank mixed NPs showed little cytotoxicity, and the DTX-loaded NPs could effectively facilitate the antiproliferation activity on PC-3 cells. The NPs could be used as an effective drug delivery system, and its anti-tumor effect is worthy of further study.
基金Project(50903031) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2009ZM0046) supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities in ChinaProject(N9100240) supported by the Foundation for Distinguished Young Talents in Higher Education of Guangdong Province, China
文摘Polyfunctional aziridine/polyester microcapsules as control-release waterborne cross-linker were synthesized by multiple emulsion-solvent evaporation method. The results show that,a lower surface free energy with shell polyester is more favourable for the formation of microcapsules. Full encapsulating microcapsules are synthesized with the polyester with a surface free energy of 34.5 mJ/m2. Shell-to-core feeding mass ratio has a significant influence on the morphology and core content of the resulting microcapsules. Well defined spherical microcapsules with uniform shell thickness and core content at around 22% are produced at a shell-to-core mass ratio of 1:1. When 2.5% of colloid stabilizer is used,hollow spherical microcapsules are obtained. A high solvent evaporation rate results in wrinkling and porosity of the microcapsules,and an evaporation rate equivalent to solvent elimination in about 2 h provides a uniform rate of surface hardening. The characterization of the microcapsules by SEM and FTIR demonstrates that polyfunctional aziridine is encapsulated at the centre of the microcapsule. The microcapsules synthesized can be broken at a high shear rate.
基金financially supported by the European Erasmus program
文摘In this formulation study,biocompatible non steroidal anti-inflammatory(NSAIDs)-loaded nanoparticles were designed as models to be further integrated in a prosthesis surface functionalization.A modified spontaneous emulsion-solvent diffusion methodology was used to produce drug-loaded PLGA nanoparticles without any purification or solvent evaporation requirements.Formulation parameters,such as lactide/glycolide ratio,polymer concentration,solvent/non solvent ratio and non solvent phase,as well as the non ionic tensioactive P188 co-precipitation composition were systematically explored.The optimized formulation(mean size:145 nm,surface charge:-13 m V) was employed to encapsulate various amounts of NSAIDs in a simple and scalable manner.The drug release was characterized in vitro by a complete release for 48 h.These results encourage upcoming preliminary steps for in vivo experiments of prosthesis surface functionalization.
基金support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52273010,52322314 and 52111540264).
文摘Recently,3D confined self-assembly(3D-CSA)of block copolymers(BCPs)has emerged as an advanced strategy for the preparation of microparticles with ordered mesostructures owing to the benefits of simplicity and excellent controllability.Notably,significant achievements have been made in mesoporous microparticles through 3D-CSA of BCPs in recent years.Polymeric or polymer-templated inorganic mesoporous microparticles can be generated by utilizing a method combined with adjustment of the assembly process or suitable postprocessing,including physical treatment or chemical modification.Compared with traditional BCP-guided solution self-assembly,3D-CSA offers distinct benefits in synthesizing novel nanostructures,including anisotropic mesoporous microparticles.In this review paper,we present a thorough overview of the most recent research developments in this field,including synthesis strategies,applications and prospects of BCP mesoporous microparticles and associated BCP-templated inorganic mesoporous microparticles.Particularly,anisotropic mesoporous microparticles will be given special attention.
