
Multifunctional polymers are interesting substances for the formulation of drug molecules that cannot be administered in their pure form due to their pharmacokinetic profiles or side effects. Polymer-drug formulations can enhance pharmacological properties or create tissue specificity by encapsulating the drug into nanocontainers, or stabilizing nanoparticles for drug transport. We present the synthesis of multifunctional poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline-co-2-glyco-2-oxazoline)s containing two reactive end groups, and an additional hydrophobic anchor at one end of the molecule. These polymers were successfully used to stabilize (solid) lipid nanoparticles ((S)LNP) consisting of tetradecan-1-ol and cholesterol with their hydrophobic anchor. While the pure polymers interacted with GLUT1-expressing cell lines mainly based on their physicochemical properties, especially via interactions of the hydrophobic anchor with membranous compartments of the cells, LNP-cell interactions hinted toward an influence of the glucosylation on particle–cell interactions. The presented LNP are therefore promising systems for the delivery of drugs into GLUT1-expressing cell lines.
glucosylated poly(2-oxazoline)s, Glucose Transporter Type 1, Drug Carriers, Polymers, polymer, Lipids, solid lipid nanoparticles, Cholesterol, Drug Delivery Systems, Nanoparticles, Humans, Animals, Oxazoles, Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions
glucosylated poly(2-oxazoline)s, Glucose Transporter Type 1, Drug Carriers, Polymers, polymer, Lipids, solid lipid nanoparticles, Cholesterol, Drug Delivery Systems, Nanoparticles, Humans, Animals, Oxazoles, Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions
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