Research Project
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
Cardiomyocytes and vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) were found to interact with N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) using glycopolymers containing GlcNAc. It was assumed that these cells have GlcNAc-binding lectin on the cell surfaces. We tried to develop drug and delivery systems for injured site of cardiovascular tissue. The uptake of GlcNAc-conjugated liposomes to cardiomyocytes was observed. These results suggested the development of drug and gene delivery system for injured sites of cardiovascular tissues using GlcNAc-conjugated liposomes.
All 2010 2009 2008 Other
All Journal Article (11 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 11 results) Presentation (15 results) Book (2 results)
Glycobiology (in press)
Transplantation 87
Pages: 1147-1154
Biomaterials 30
Pages: 574-582
Biomaterials. 30
Cardiovasc Res 81
Pages: 169-177
Cardiovasc Res 80
Pages: 175-180
Circulation 117
Pages: 3079-3087
Cardiovasc Res 78
Pages: 554-562
Glycobiology (In press)