Enzyme-coated Janus nanoparticles that selectively bind cell receptors as a function of the concentration of glucose

Nanoscale. 2017 May 4;9(17):5404-5407. doi: 10.1039/c7nr00298j.

Abstract

A method is proposed for controlling the number of nanoparticles bound to cell membranes via RGDS peptide-integrin interactions. It consists of propelling nanoparticles bearing the peptides with enzymes (glucose oxidase), which disrupts biomolecular interactions as a function of the concentration of enzyme substrate (glucose).

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • CHO Cells
  • Cricetulus
  • Enzymes, Immobilized / chemistry*
  • Glucose / chemistry*
  • Glucose Oxidase / chemistry*
  • Nanoparticles*
  • Receptors, Cell Surface / metabolism*

Substances

  • Enzymes, Immobilized
  • Receptors, Cell Surface
  • Glucose Oxidase
  • Glucose