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Joshua S Katz¹, Dalia H Levine, Kevin P Davis

¹Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.

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Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Polymer Chemistry
Nanotechnology

Background:

Biodegradable polymersomes show promise for drug delivery but lack stabilization.
Improved stability is crucial for controlled release and cargo retention.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a method for stabilizing biodegradable polymersomes.
To evaluate the impact of stabilization on polymersome properties and drug delivery.

Main Methods:

Acrylation of poly(caprolactone-b-ethylene glycol) polymersomes.
UV-initiated polymerization of acrylates for crosslinking.
Assessment of stability against surfactant and degradation.
Evaluation of doxorubicin (DOX) release kinetics and cytotoxicity.

Main Results:

Successful stabilization of biodegradable polymersomes via UV-triggered acrylation.
Stabilized polymersomes exhibited increased resistance to surfactant disruption and degradation.
Reduced doxorubicin (DOX) leakage and sustained release were observed.
Stabilization did not compromise polymersome morphology or cell cytotoxicity.

Conclusions:

Acrylation offers a viable strategy for stabilizing biodegradable polymersomes.
Stabilized polymersomes demonstrate improved drug retention and controlled release profiles.
This advancement enhances the utility of polymersomes in drug delivery applications.