Abstract
Background: Poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid nanoparticle (PLGA-NP) trafficking across cell membranes was investigated to confirm preliminary results that contradicted existing studies. Materials & methods: Uptake and retention of PLGA-NPs at 37and 4°C in the presence and absence of metabolic inhibitors in various cell lines was estimated. Results: Pulse experiments with metabolic inhibitors and culturing at 4°C demonstrated the predominantly passive nature of PLGA-NP uptake. Chase experiments with metabolic inhibitors indicated the role of active exocytosis in the extrusion of these NPs. PLGA-NPs with ionic or nonionic hydrophilic coats with highly positive or negative ζ-potential also showed similar results. Conclusion: Our study opens up the possibility of modulation of active exocytosis to increase intracellular retention of NPs for an extended period of drug delivery.
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