A research on biomaterials entitled, “Degradable, Ph-Sensitive, Membrane-Destabilizing, Comb-Like Polymers For Intracellular Delivery Of Nucleic Acids” was featured in Science Direct. The study discussed the synthesis, characterization and membrane-destabilizing activity of a new series of degradable, pH-sensitive, comb-like polymers that could enhance the intracellular delivery of therapeutic nucleic acids.
To facilitate this study, “smart” particles were formed by dissolving pH sensitive polymers in RNase-free water and mixed with anti-GAPDH (Glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase) short interfering RNA molecules. These “smart” particles then underwent a series of tests, with their size and zeta potential being measured using Brookhaven’s NanoBrook 90Plus Particle Size Analyzer to ensure accurate and consistent results. The results of this study indicated the possibility of these particles to serve as carriers for nucleic acid molecules, therefore making them a potential treatment for cancer, viral infection and cardiovascular and neurodegenerative disease.
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