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Abstract
In this study, we developed macrophage-derived nanovesicles (MNVs) to specifically target tumor cells. Initially, we chemically coupled hyaluronic acid (HA) with 3-(diethylamino)propylamine (DEAP; with a pKb value of approximately 7.0) to confer pH-responsive properties. The resulting polymer (HDEA) and chlorin e6 (Ce6, serving as a photosensitizing model drug) were incorporated into MNVs using a sonication process, resulting in Ce6-loaded HDEA@MNVs. Our experiments demonstrated that the integrin α4β1 expressed in MNVs selectively interacted with vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1) in SK-N-MC tumor cells, leading to enhanced accumulation of MNVs within the tumor cells. Consequently, HDEA@MNVs exhibited significant accumulation within tumor cells, underwent structural destabilization at endosomal pH due to the protonation of pH-responsive DEAP within the HDEA@MNVs, and facilitated the release of Ce6. The released free Ce6 from MNVs exhibited improved effectiveness in photodynamic tumor therapy when exposed to laser irradiation. In vitro cell experiments demonstrated efficient internalization of HDEA@MNVs into tumor cells and high efficacy in photodynamic therapy.
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Original research on all aspects of polymer science, engineering and technology, including nanotechnology
Presents original research articles on all aspects of polymer science, engineering and technology
Coverage extends to such topics as nanotechnology, biotechnology and information technology
The English-language journal of the Polymer Society of Korea
Macromolecular Research is a scientific journal published monthly by the Polymer Society of Korea. Macromolecular Research publishes original researches on all aspects of polymer science, engineering, and technology as well as new emerging technologies using polymeric materials including nanotechnology, biotechnology, and information technology in forms of Articles, Communications, Notes, Reviews, and Feature articles.