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ArticlePolymers2018

Synthesis and Properties of Low-Molecular-Weight PEI-Based Lipopolymers for Delivery of DNA.

Miao-Miao Xun, Zheng Huang, Ya-Ping Xiao, Yan-Hong Liu, Ji Zhang, Ju-Hui Zhang, Xiao-Qi Yu

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Article in Polymers, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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Miao-Miao XunNational Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemical Engineering Comprehensive Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, North University of China, Taiyuan 030000, China. mmxun@nuc.edu.cn.ORCID 0000-0002-4190-6920
Zheng HuangKey Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China. huangzheng1026@126.com.
Ya-Ping XiaoKey Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China. 15982103680@163.com.
Yan-Hong LiuKey Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China. yanhongliu@scu.edu.cn.
Ji ZhangKey Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China. jzhang@scu.edu.cn.ORCID 0000-0002-2238-5824
Ju-Hui ZhangKey Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China. jhzhang429@163.com.
Xiao-Qi YuKey Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China. xqyu@scu.edu.cn.

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 21472131
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Rapid enzymatic degradation and fragmentation during DNA administration can result in limited gene expression, and consequently, poor efficacy. It is necessary to use novel vectors for DNA delivery. Herein, we aimed to design useful carriers for enhancing transfection efficiency (TE). These lipopolymers were prepared through Michael addition reactions from low-molecular-weight (LMW) polyethyleneimine (PEI) and linkers with three kinds of steroids. Agarose gel electrophoresis assay results displayed that the three lipopolymers could condense plasmid DNA well, and the formed polyplexes had appropriate sizes around 200⁻300 nm, and zeta potentials of about +25⁻40 mV. The results of in vitro experiments using HeLa, HEK293, and MCF-7 cells showed that these lipopolymers present higher TE than 25-kDa PEI, both in the absence and presence of 10% serum. Flow cytometry and confocal microscopy studies also demonstrated that these lipopolymer/DNA complexes present higher cellular uptake and intracellular distribution. The measurement of critical micelle concentration (CMC) revealed that these lipopolymers could form micelles, which are suited for drug delivery. All results suggest that the three materials may serve as hopeful candidates for gene and drug delivery in future in vivo applications.

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gene vectorslipopolymersMichael additionsteroids

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PMID30960985
PMCPMC6403936

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