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  • Title: Effective accumulation of polyion complex micelle to experimental choroidal neovascularization in rats.
    Author: Ideta R, Yanagi Y, Tamaki Y, Tasaka F, Harada A, Kataoka K.
    Journal: FEBS Lett; 2004 Jan 16; 557(1-3):21-5. PubMed ID: 14741335.
    Abstract:
    Exudative age-related macular degeneration, characterized by choroidal neovascularization (CNV), is a major cause of visual loss. In this study, we examined the distribution of the polyion complex (PIC) micelle encapsulating FITC-P(Lys) in blood and in experimental CNV in rats to investigate whether PIC micelle can be used for treatment of CNV. We demonstrate that PIC micelle has long-circulating characteristics, accumulating to the CNV lesions and is retained in the lesion for as long as 168 h after intravenous administration. These results raise the possibility that PIC micelles can be used for achieving effective drug targeting to CNV.
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