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Cellular‐ and Subcellular‐Targeted Delivery Using a Simple All‐in‐One Polymeric Nanoassembly
Author(s) -
Gao Jingjing,
Dutta Kingshuk,
Zhuang Jiaming,
Thayumanavan S.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
angewandte chemie international edition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.831
H-Index - 550
eISSN - 1521-3773
pISSN - 1433-7851
DOI - 10.1002/anie.202008272
Subject(s) - nanocarriers , drug delivery , nanotechnology , copolymer , targeted drug delivery , materials science , polymer , combinatorial chemistry , chemistry , computer science , organic chemistry
Abstract Nanocarrier‐mediated drug delivery is a promising strategy to maximize the power of chemotherapy and minimize side effects. However, current approaches show insufficient drug‐loading capacity and inefficient drug release, and require complex modification processes. Attempts to enhance one of these features often compromise other merits. We describe here a block copolymer assembly system that combines desirable characteristics. The design of self‐immolative and crosslinkable hydrophobic moieties offer stable and high encapsulation. Redox‐triggerable polymer self‐immolation promotes drug release by switching the hydrophobic core into completely hydrophilic chains. The reactive amine handles, presented on their surface, allow “plug to direct” modification with targeting ligands. Functionalized nanoassemblies have been programmed to target specific subcellular compartments. The simplicity, versatility, and efficacy of the system open up possibilities for an all‐in‐one delivery system.