Nanostructure-mediated transport of biologics across epithelial tissue: enhancing permeability via nanotopography

Nano Lett. 2013 Jan 9;13(1):164-71. doi: 10.1021/nl3037799. Epub 2012 Dec 24.

Abstract

Herein, we demonstrate that nanotopographical cues can be utilized to enable biologics >66 kDa to be transported across epithelial monolayers. When placed in contact with epithelial monolayers, nanostructured thin films loosen the epithelial barrier and allow for significantly increased transport of FITC-albumin, FITC-IgG, and a model therapeutic, etanercept. Our work highlights the potential to use drug delivery systems which incorporate nanotopography to increase the transport of biologics across epithelial tissue.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Albumins / pharmacokinetics
  • Biological Products / pharmacokinetics*
  • Epithelium / metabolism*
  • Immunoglobulin G / metabolism
  • Nanostructures*
  • Permeability

Substances

  • Albumins
  • Biological Products
  • Immunoglobulin G