Rapid release of plasmid DNA from polyelectrolyte multilayers: A weak poly(acid) approach

TitleRapid release of plasmid DNA from polyelectrolyte multilayers: A weak poly(acid) approach
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2010
AuthorsFlessner, RM, Yu, Y, Lynn, DM
JournalChemical Communications
Volume47
Pagination550-552
Accession NumberISI:000285068300137
Keywordsanionic polyelectrolytes, biomedical applications, Chemistry, Multidisciplinary, degradable polyamines, delivery, erosion, layers, membranes, physiological conditions, polymer-films, thin-films
Abstract

We demonstrate an approach to the assembly of DNA-containing polyelectrolyte multilayers that can be used to promote rapid release of DNA from surfaces. The approach is based on layer-by-layer incorporation of poly(acrylic acid) to promote rapid erosion in physiologically relevant media.

Short TitleChem. Commun