In vitro uptake of apoptotic body mimicking phosphatidylserine-quantum dot micelles by monocytic cell line.

ABSTRACT: A new quantum dot (QD) PEGylated micelle laced with phosphatidylserine (PS) for specific scavenger receptor-mediated uptake by macrophages is reported. The size and surface chemistry of PS-QD micelles were characterized by standard methods and the effects of their physicochemical properties on specific targeting and uptake were comprehensively studied in a monocytic cell line (J774A.1).

SUBMITTER: Maiseyeu A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4022335 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature