Abstract
Known to be biocompatible and hemocompatible, polyethylene glycol (PEG) has been widely used as anti-fouling coating of biomaterials. Nanoparticles coated with functionalized PEG were also investigated for their nano-cell interactions, but seldomly on the coagulation system, especially with platelets. Both experiments and molecular dynamic simulations indicate that terminal carboxylation of PEG promotes its binding with calcium, especially in the ionized form, which makes it potential anticoagulants. Further, the carboxyl PEGylated magnetic nanoparticle (HOOC-PEG2000-MNP) exhibits significantly increased anticoagulant and antiplatelet properties, by entering the open canalicular system (OCS) of human platelets and binding with the cytoplasmic calcium ions. HOOC-PEG2000-MNP also acts as effective thrombolytic agents in dissolving mature blood clots under oscillating magnetic field both in vitro and in vivo. Therefore, the carboxyl PEGylated magnetic nanoparticles are prototype agents for antithrombotic and thrombolytic therapies and provide a versatile platform for targeted and effective treatments of acute cardiovascular diseases.
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