Supramolecular nanosubstrate-mediated delivery for reprogramming and transdifferentiation of mammalian cells

Small. 2015 Jun 3;11(21):2499-504. doi: 10.1002/smll.201402602. Epub 2015 Jan 22.

Abstract

Supramolecular nanosubstrate-mediated delivery (SNSMD) leverages the power of molecular self-assembly and a nanostructured substrate platform for the low toxicity, highly efficient co-delivery of biological factors encapsulated in a nanovector. Human fibroblasts are successfully reprogrammed into induced pluripotent stems and transdifferentiated into induced neuronal-like cells.

Keywords: cell reprogramming; cell transdifferentiation; nanoparticles; nanosubstrates, gene delivery; supramolecular chemistry.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cell Line
  • Cell Transdifferentiation* / genetics
  • Cellular Reprogramming Techniques / methods*
  • Cellular Reprogramming* / genetics
  • Fibroblasts / cytology
  • Fibroblasts / metabolism
  • Gene Transfer Techniques
  • Genetic Vectors
  • Humans
  • Nanocapsules
  • Nanotechnology
  • Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide

Substances

  • Nanocapsules