Macromolecules, Vol.37, No.19, 7109-7115, 2004
Shell cross-linked nanoparticles designed to target angiogenic blood vessels via alpha(v)beta(3) receptor-ligand interactions
The design, synthesis, and characterization of a novel polymeric nanostructured material bearing surface-attached integrin antagonists are demonstrated. The covalent coupling of a complex and biologically active small molecule to a well-defined nanostructured material combines the elegance of synthetic organic chemistry with the state-of-the-art polymer chemistry. This unique material offers potential in targeting to tumor neovasculature and delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic agents.