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Particle size and surface charge affect particle uptake by human dendritic cells in an in vitro model

Current vaccine development includes optimization of antigen delivery to antigen presenting cells, such as dendritic cells (DC). Particulate systems have attracted increasing attention in the development of vaccine delivery systems. In the present study, we investigated DC uptake of model fluorescen...

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Published in:International journal of pharmaceutics 2005-07, Vol.298 (2), p.315-322
Main Authors: Foged, Camilla, Brodin, Birger, Frokjaer, Sven, Sundblad, Anne
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Language:English
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Summary:Current vaccine development includes optimization of antigen delivery to antigen presenting cells, such as dendritic cells (DC). Particulate systems have attracted increasing attention in the development of vaccine delivery systems. In the present study, we investigated DC uptake of model fluorescent polystyrene particles with a broad size range and variable surface properties. Localization of particles was investigated using confocal laser scanning microscopy and uptake was quantified by flow cytometry. Immature DC were generated from mononuclear cells isolated from human blood. The polystyrene particles interacted with the DC throughout the tested diameter range of 0.04–15 μm in a time- and concentration-dependent manner. The optimal particle diameter for fast and efficient acquisition by a substantial percentage of the DC was 0.5 μm and below. The surface of 1 and 0.1 μm polystyrene particles was covalently modified with different polyaminoacids/proteins, yielding particles with varying surface charge. Uptake of 1 μm particles was greatly enhanced when particles displayed a positive surface charge. In general, the present findings establish that particle diameters of 0.5 μm and below were optimal for DC uptake; however uptake of larger particles could be greatly enhanced by rendering the particle surface positive. Whether increased particle uptake is correlated with increased immune responses, remains to be established.
ISSN:0378-5173
1873-3476
DOI:10.1016/j.ijpharm.2005.03.035