Spontaneous Coassembly of Biologically Active Nanoparticles via Affinity Binding of Heparin-Binding Proteins to Alginate-Sulfate

Emil Ruvinov, Inbar Freeman, Roei Fredo, Smadar Cohen

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Abstract

Controlled delivery of heparin-binding (HB) proteins represents a challenge in regenerative medicine strategies. Here, we describe the features of novel nanoparticles (NPs), spontaneously coassembled due to affinity interactions between HB proteins and the semisynthetic anionic polysaccharide, alginate-sulfate. The NPs efficiently encapsulated and protected the proteins from proteolysis. Injection of a combination of NPs encapsulating multiple therapeutic growth factors promoted effective and long-term tissue repair in animal models of severe ischemia (murine model of hindlimb ischemia and acute myocardial infarction in rats). This simple yet efficient NP fabrication method is amenable for clinical use.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)883-888
Number of pages6
JournalNano Letters
Volume16
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 10 Feb 2016

Keywords

  • Affinity binding
  • alginate-sulfate
  • coassembly
  • heparin-binding proteins
  • nanoparticles
  • repair

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Bioengineering
  • General Chemistry
  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering

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