Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics Research Group

Book Chapter

Elastin-based nanoparticles for delivery of bone morphogenetic proteins.

Abstract

Biocompatibility, stability, and efficiency remain among the major goals in the development of new drug delivery systems. Herein we describe a facile method for encapsulation of Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 (BMP-2) at high concentrations and in mild conditions by exploiting the thermo-responsiveness of an elastin-like polymer. Chemically synthesized poly(VPAVG) demonstrates excellent biocompatibility, stability at room temperature, and allows the use of mild conditions and harmless solvents, such as water, for its production. Here, we describe how to use a recombinantly produced poly(VPAVG) polymer to entrap BMP-2 with a high encapsulation efficiency and the methods for in vitro bioactivity assays.

Journal
Nanoparticles in Biology and Medicine: Methods and Protocols, Methods in Molecular Biology
Volume
906
Pagination
353-363
Publisher
Humana Press, Springer Science+Business Media
ISSN
1064-3745
ISBN
978-1-61779-953-2
URL
http://link.springer.com/protocol/10.1007%2F978-1-61779-953-2_29
Keywords
BMP-2, Elastin-like polymer, encapsulation, Nanoparticles, Poly(VPAVG), self-assembly
Rights
Restricted Access
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Status
published
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