This item is only available for download by members of the University of Illinois community. Students, faculty, and staff at the U of I may log in with your NetID and password to view the item. If you are trying to access an Illinois-restricted dissertation or thesis, you can request a copy through your library's Inter-Library Loan office or purchase a copy directly from ProQuest.
Permalink
https://hdl.handle.net/2142/82352
Description
Title
Engineering of Nonviral Vectors for Gene Therapy
Author(s)
Forrest, Marcus Laird
Issue Date
2003
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Pack, Daniel W.
Department of Study
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Discipline
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Engineering, Biomedical
Language
eng
Abstract
Finally, for polymeric devices to be made safe and efficient for in vivo usage there must be some means to target them to specific cells or tissues. Various cyclodextrins were conjugated to PEI using an amide linkage. The hydrophobic interior of the cyclodextrin allows the facile addition of small targeting and lysomotropic agents to the polyplex without chemical conjugation. By applying a hydrophobic analog of human insulin to the cyclodextrin polyplexes, I was able demonstrate a 2--3 fold enhancement in transfection efficiency in insulin receptor-rich cell lines.
Use this login method if you
don't
have an
@illinois.edu
email address.
(Oops, I do have one)
IDEALS migrated to a new platform on June 23, 2022. If you created
your account prior to this date, you will have to reset your password
using the forgot-password link below.
