Characteristics of complexes between poly(propylene imine) dendrimers and nucleotides

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Contributors

  • Aleksandra Szulc - , Lodz University of Technology (Author)
  • Dietmar Appelhans - , Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (Author)
  • Brigitte Voit - , Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (Author)
  • Maria Bryszewska - , Lodz University of Technology (Author)
  • Barbara Klajnert - , Lodz University of Technology (Author)

Abstract

The aim of our work was to study the G4 and the G5 generations of cationic poly(propylene imine) dendrimers (PPI) as potential anticancer drug carriers. PPI dendrimers with 50% of primary amino surface groups modified with maltose were applied (PPI-m). Adenosine 5'-phosphates (AMP, ADP and ATP)-structural analogues of anticancer drug (fludarabine) were chosen as model molecules. Using Fast Performance Liquid Chromatography (FPLC) it has been shown that nucleotide analogues form stable complexes with the dendrimers. The number of nucleotides complexed with PPI-m G4 and G5 dendrimers depends on (1) nucleotide form, (2) time, (3) concentration of NaCl in the solution and (4) pH of solution. Obtained results are promising enough to further study PPI-m dendrimers as nanosized carrier systems for anticancer drugs.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1610-1615
Number of pages6
JournalNew journal of chemistry
Volume36
Issue number8
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

External IDs

Scopus 84864075529
ORCID /0000-0002-4531-691X/work/148607853

Keywords

Keywords

  • Nucleoside analogs, Biological-properties, Nanogel formulations, Cell transplantation, Drug-delivery, Nanoparticles, Mechanisms, Resistance, Carriers, Maltose