Polyethylene glycol-b-poly(lactic acid) polymersomes as vehicles for enzyme replacement therapy

Jessica M. Kelly, Amanda L. Gross, Douglas R. Martin, Mark E. Byrne

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Abstract

Aim: Polymersomes are created to deliver an enzyme-based therapy to the brain in lysosomal storage disease patients. Materials & methods: Polymersomes are formed via the injection method using poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(lactic acid) (PEGPLA) and bound to apolipoprotein E, to create a brain-targeted delivery vehicle. Results: Polymersomes have a smallest average diameter of 145 ± 21 nm and encapsulate β-galactosidase at 72.0 ± 12.2% efficiency. PEGPLA polymersomes demonstrate limited release at physiologic pH (7.4), with a burst release at the acidic pH (4.8) of the lysosome. PEGPLA polymersomes facilitate delivery of active β-galactosidase to an in vitro model of GM1 gangliosidosis. Conclusion: The foundation has been laid for testing of PEGPLA polymersomes to deliver enzymatic treatments to the brain in lysosomal storage disorders for the first time.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2591-2606
Number of pages16
JournalNanomedicine
Volume12
Issue number23
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2017

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Bioengineering
  • Medicine (miscellaneous)
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials Science(all)

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