Novel oligonucleotide carrier as scavenger for reactive oxygen species

Nitroxide radical polymers – a versatile material class for high-tech applications

A comprehensive summary of synthetic strategies for the preparation of nitroxide radical polymer materials and a state-of-the-art perspective on their latest and most exciting applications.

Indomethacin-loaded redox nanoparticles improve oral bioavailability of indomethacin and suppress its small intestinal inflammation

Background: Continuous administration of low-dose nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as indomethacin (IND) is associated with an increased risk of gastrointestinal damage. In this study, the authors developed IND-loaded redox nanoparticles (IND@RNPO) with core–shell-type polymeric micelles possessing nitroxide radicals as reactive oxygen species scavengers. Results: Orally administered IND@RNPO significantly accumulated in the intestinal mucosa and improved blood uptake of IND. Because of the reactive oxygen species-scavenging effect, IND@RNPO did not cause severe inflammation in the small intestine; this effect sharply contrasted with those of orally administered free-IND and IND-loaded polymeric micelles that do not possess reactive oxygen species scavengers. Conclusion: Oral IND@RNPO administration is a useful approach for improving the oral bioavailability of IND and suppressing its adverse effects.

Facile solid-phase synthesis of a highly stable poly(ethylene glycol)-oligonucleotide conjugate

A novel solid-phase synthesis method for poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)-oligonucleotide conjugates was developed to increase the stability of therapeutic oligonucleotides such as antisense oligonucleotides and siRNA. A prepared solid phase was pre-installed with PEG to provide oligonucleotides modified with PEG at the 3' terminus. Compared with the conventional liquid-phase synthesis method, the developed solid-phase method is simple and reproducible. PEGylation at the 3' terminus was confirmed to stabilize not only DNA but also RNA more than PEGylation at the 5' terminus, which has been widely used so far.