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ArticleJournal of nanobiotechnology2016

Systematically probing the bottom-up synthesis of AuPAMAM conjugates for enhanced transfection efficiency.

Elizabeth R Figueroa, J Stephen Yan, Nicolette K Chamberlain-Simon, Adam Y Lin, Aaron E Foster, Rebekah A Drezek

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Elizabeth R FigueroaDepartment of Bioengineering, Rice University, 6500 Main St, MS 142, Houston, 77030, TX, USA.
J Stephen YanDepartment of Bioengineering, Rice University, 6500 Main St, MS 142, Houston, 77030, TX, USA.
Nicolette K Chamberlain-SimonDepartment of Bioengineering, Rice University, 6500 Main St, MS 142, Houston, 77030, TX, USA.
Adam Y LinDepartment of Bioengineering, Rice University, 6500 Main St, MS 142, Houston, 77030, TX, USA.
Aaron E FosterBellicum Pharmaceuticals, 2130 W Holcombe Blvd #850, Houston, 77030, TX, USA.
Rebekah A DrezekDepartment of Bioengineering, Rice University, 6500 Main St, MS 142, Houston, 77030, TX, USA. drezek@rice.edu.

Funding

Nanobiology Interdisciplinary Graduate Training ProgramT32EB009379 · NIBIB · RICE UNIVERSITY · PI DREZEK, REBEKAH A. · 2009 to 2013
$1.6M
CpG-ODN Coated Hollow Gold Nanoshells for Photothermal TherapyR01CA172836 · NCI · BELLICUM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. · PI FOSTER, AARON E. · 2013 to 2016
$1.4M
Gold Nanoparticle Assisted Delivery of Cancer Vaccines and Immune StimulantsF30CA165686 · NCI · RICE UNIVERSITY · PI LIN, ADAM YUH · 2012 to 2014
$68k
NCI NIH HHS F30 CA165686NCI NIH HHS F30CA165686-01A1NCI NIH HHS R01 CA172836NIBIB NIH HHS T32 EB009379NIBIB NIH HHS T32EB009379
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Abstract

backgroundGold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have shown great promise as scaffolds for gene therapy vectors due to their attractive physiochemical properties which include biocompatibility, ease of functionalization via the nearly covalent gold-sulfur dative bond, and surface plasmon optical properties. Previously, we synthesized stable AuNP-polyamidoamine (AuPAMAM) conjugates and showed their success in vitro as non-viral gene delivery vectors.

resultsIn this study, we systematically perturbed each component of the AuPAMAM conjugates and analyzed the resulting effect on transfection efficiency. Due to the modular, bottom-up nature of the AuPAMAM synthesis, we were able to probe each step of the fabrication process. The relationship between each conjugation parameter and the function of the final vector were investigated. More than fourfold enhanced transfection efficiency was achieved by modifying the PAMAM concentration, PAMAM core chemistry, PAMAM terminus chemistry, and self-assembled monolayer composition of the AuPAMAM conjugates.

conclusionsThis work suggest that AuPAMAM synthesis platform is a promising non-viral gene therapy approach and highlights the importance of inspecting the role of each individual constituent in all nanotechnology hybrid materials.

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Biocompatible MaterialsDendrimersGoldMetal NanoparticlesNanotechnologySurface PropertiesTransfectionBiocompatible MaterialsDendrimersGoldPAMAM StarburstGene therapyNanoparticleNanotechnology

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PMID27029613
PMCPMC4815207

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