Selective cavitand-mediated endocytosis of targeted imaging agents into live cells

J Am Chem Soc. 2013 May 15;135(19):7090-3. doi: 10.1021/ja401273g. Epub 2013 Apr 30.

Abstract

A water-soluble synthetic receptor molecule is capable of selective, controlled endocytosis of a specifically tagged target molecule in different types of living human cells. The presence of suitable choline-derived binding handles is essential for the molecular recognition and transport process, allowing selective guest transport and imaging of cancer cells.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Cell Line
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Choline / chemistry
  • Choline / metabolism*
  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • Endocytosis*
  • Ethers, Cyclic / chemistry
  • Ethers, Cyclic / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Models, Molecular
  • Resorcinols / chemistry
  • Resorcinols / metabolism*
  • Solubility

Substances

  • Ethers, Cyclic
  • Resorcinols
  • cavitand
  • Choline