Functionalized PAMAM constructed nanosystems for biomacromolecule delivery

Polyamidoamines (PAMAMs) are a class of dendrimer with monodispersity and controlled topology, which can deliver biologically active macromolecules ( e.g. , genes and proteins) to specific regions with high efficiency and minimum side effects. In detail, PAMAMs can be functionalized easily by core m...

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Published in:Biomaterials science 2023-02, Vol.11 (5), p.1589-166
Main Authors: Wong, Ka Hong, Guo, Zhaopei, Law, Man-Kay, Chen, Meiwan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dendrimers - metabolism
Drug Carriers
Drug Delivery Systems
Macromolecules
Self-assembly
Side effects
Topology
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Summary:Polyamidoamines (PAMAMs) are a class of dendrimer with monodispersity and controlled topology, which can deliver biologically active macromolecules ( e.g. , genes and proteins) to specific regions with high efficiency and minimum side effects. In detail, PAMAMs can be functionalized easily by core modification or surface amendment to encapsulate a wide range of biomacromolecules. Besides, self-assembled, cross-linked and hybrid PAMAMs with customized therapeutic purposes are developed as delivery vehicles, which makes PAMAMs promising for biomacromolecule therapy. In this review, we comprehensively summarize the application of PAMAMs in biomacromolecule delivery from the synthesis of functionalized PAMAM carriers to the development of PAMAM-based drug delivery systems. The underlying strategies for PAMAM functionalization and assembly are first systematically discussed, and then the current applications of PAMAMs for biomacromolecule delivery are reviewed. Finally, a brief perspective on the further applications of PAMAMs concludes, aiming to provide insights into developing PAMAM-based biomacromolecule delivery systems. Strategies for functionalization of PAMAM-based biomacromolecule delivery systems.
ISSN:2047-4830
2047-4849
DOI:10.1039/d2bm01677j