Nanostructure-Mediated Transport of Biologics across Epithelial Tissue: Enhancing Permeability via Nanotopography

作者:Kam Kimberly R; Walsh Laura A; Bock Suzanne M; Koval Michael; Fischer Kathleen E; Ross Russell F; Desai Tejal A*
来源:Nano Letters, 2013, 13(1): 164-171.
DOI:10.1021/nl3037799

摘要

Herein, we demonstrate that nanotopographical cues can be utilized to enable biologics >66 kDa to be transported across epithelial monolayers. When placed in contact with epithelial monolayers, nanostructured thin films loosen the epithelial barrier and allow for significantly increased transport of FITC-albumin, FITC-IgG, and a model therapeutic, etanercept. Our work highlights the potential to use drug delivery systems which incorporate nanotopography to increase the transport of biologics across epithelial tissue.

  • 出版日期2013-1