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Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Gene Therapy
Nanotechnology

Background:

Polypeptide-based polyplexes are crucial for drug delivery systems.
Chitosan-cyclodextrin conjugates (CCPE) offer a versatile platform for developing advanced polyplexes.
Enhancing transfection efficiency is key for effective gene therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop novel folate acid (FA)-functionalized degradable polyplexes for improved gene delivery.
To investigate the gene transfection performance of CCPE-based polyplexes, including FA-functionalized and ternary formulations.
To evaluate the potential of these polyplexes for FR-positive tumor cell targeting in gene therapy.

Main Methods:

Synthesis of PAsp-grafted chitosan-cyclodextrin conjugate (CCPE).
Functionalization of CCPE with folic acid (FA) via host-guest interaction with adamantane (Ad).
Preparation and characterization of CCPE/pDNA, CCPE-FA/pDNA, and ternary CCPE-FA/CCPE/pDNA polyplexes.
In vitro evaluation of gene transfection efficiency in various cell lines.

Main Results:

CCPE-based polyplexes demonstrated significantly higher transfection efficiencies compared to previously reported chitosan-based polyplexes.
FA-functionalized CCPE polyplexes (CCPE-FA/pDNA) showed enhanced gene delivery capabilities.
Ternary polyplexes (CCPE-FA/CCPE/pDNA) exhibited excellent gene transfection in folate receptor (FR)-positive tumor cells.

Conclusions:

FA-functionalized CCPE polyplexes represent a promising strategy for enhancing gene delivery.
The developed ternary polyplexes show high potential for targeted gene therapy in FR-positive cancers.
This study provides a valuable foundation for the development of efficient polyplexes for future therapeutic applications.