Title
Size dependency of PLGA-nanoparticle uptake and antifungal activity against Aspergillus flavus
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2011
Abstract
AIMS: Itraconazole and coumarin-6 loaded polylactic-co-glycolic acid-nanoparticles (PLGA-ITZ- and PLGA-C6-NPs) were synthesized and tested for fungal cell uptake and antifungal ability based on particle size. MATERIALS & METHODS: PLGA-ITZ- and PLGA-C6-NPs were synthesized using an oil-in-water emulsion evaporation method. Fungal cell uptake and antifungal activity of the polymeric NPs was tested on Aspergillus flavus. RESULTS: PLGA-C6-NPs of 203 nm associated with fungal cell surfaces and internalized efficiently, while 1206 nm NPs associated with cell surfaces were internalized less efficiently. Antifungal studies of PLGA-ITZ-NPs of 232, 630 and 1060 nm showed differences in inhibitory activity with 232 nm NPs showing superior activity at the lowest ITZ concentration of 0.003 mg/ml, followed by 630 and 1060 nm NPs. No differences in antifungal activity were observed at higher ITZ concentrations. CONCLUSION: The PLGA-ITZ-NP system can increase bioavailability of ITZ by improving its aqueous dispersibility and efficiently delivering ITZ to fungal cells via endocytosis.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Nanomedicine (London, England)
First Page
1381
Last Page
95
Recommended Citation
Patel, N. R., Damann, K., Leonardi, C., & Sabliov, C. M. (2011). Size dependency of PLGA-nanoparticle uptake and antifungal activity against Aspergillus flavus. Nanomedicine (London, England), 6 (8), 1381-95. https://doi.org/10.2217/nnm.11.35