Single-step synthesis of heparin-doped polypyrrole nanoparticles for delivery of angiogenic factor.

AIM

To perform one-pot synthesis of heparin-immobilized polypyrrole (PPy) nanoparticles and evaluate the use of these nanoparticles for the delivery of VEGF.

MATERIALS & METHODS: Heparin-stabilized synthesis of PPy nanoparticles was performed via oxidative polymerization. VEGF-bound PPy-heparin nanoparticles were delivered to endothelial cells and bioactivity of VEGF was assessed by Matrigel tube formation.

RESULTS

Size-controllable synthesis of heparin-doped PPy nanoparticles was achieved, and heparin promoted the conjugation of VEGF. Angiogenic activity of the VEGF-conjugated PPy nanoparticles was verified.

CONCLUSION

Heparin-doped PPy nanoparticles can be synthesized using one-pot reaction and provide a delivery platform by which VEGF can be conjugated onto.