Abstract
Gene therapies are still limited by the current inability to deliver nucleic acids into the cells, as well as intracellular degradation and plasmid deoxyribonucleic acid (pDNA) entrapment in endocytic vesicles. Specifically, for lung delivery, maintenance of the DNA supercoiled structure during aerosolization is very challenging, due to the shear forces experienced as nebulizers (air jet, ultrasonic, mesh) generate droplets. The aim of this study was to investigate the delivery of pDNA into lung alveolar cells using a mesh nebulizer.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | RDD Europe 2017 |
Editors | R. N. Dalby, J. Peart, J. D. Suman, P. M. Young, D. Traini |
Place of Publication | Richmod, VA |
Publisher | RDD Online |
Pages | 405-410 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Volume | 2 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781942911067 |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Respiratory Drug Delivery Europe 2017 - Antibes, France Duration: 25 Apr 2017 → 28 Apr 2017 |
Conference
Conference | Respiratory Drug Delivery Europe 2017 |
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Country/Territory | France |
City | Antibes |
Period | 25/04/17 → 28/04/17 |
Keywords
- A549 cells
- cellular uptake
- gene delivery
- lysosome
- mesh nebulizer