Abstract
AbstractVirus-like particles (VLPs) are emerging as nano-scaffolds in a variety of biomedical applications including the delivery of vaccine antigens to mucosal surfaces. These soft, colloidal, and proteinaceous structures (capsids) are nevertheless susceptible to mucosal environmental factors which limit their usefulness. We addressed this issue by crosslinking multiple capsid surface reactive residues using polyethylene glycol tethers. Surface crosslinking enhanced the colloidal stability and mechanical strength of VLPs against low pH, proteases, and mechanical agitation, while it did not interfere with function as vaccine. Chemical crosslinking thus offers a viable means to enhance the resilience of VLPs in mucosal applications.
Publisher
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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2 articles.
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