| Literature DB >> 7532861 |
W Lin1, A G Coombes, M C Garnett, M C Davies, E Schacht, S S Davis, L Illum.
Abstract
Human serum albumin (HSA) nanospheres with a size less than 200 nm in diameter were prepared using a modified coacervation method and crosslinking with methyl polyethylene glycol modified oxidized Dextram (Dextranox-MPEG) which created a sterically stabilizing polyethylene oxide surface layer surrounding the nanospheres. The crosslinking efficiency and the surface characteristics of glutaraldehyde and Dextranox-MPEG crosslinked HSA nanospheres were determined and compared. The zeta potential of the Dextranox-MPEG crosslinked particles was significantly lower than that of glutaraldehyde stabilized particles. The existence of a hydrated steric barrier surrounding the nanospheres was confirmed by an electrolyte and pH induced flocculation test. The Dextranox-MPEG crosslinked nanospheres showed a significantly reduced plasma protein adsorption on the particle surface compared with glutaraldehyde crosslinked nanospheres.Entities:
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Year: 1994 PMID: 7532861 DOI: 10.1023/a:1018957704209
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pharm Res ISSN: 0724-8741 Impact factor: 4.200