Preparation of and Tissue Response to DNA-Lipid Films

Abstract

DNA-containing films have the potential to form complexes with antibiotics or cytokines by intercalation or groove-binding. This principle can be highly relevant for regenerative wound-healing around oral implants and in periodontology. In this study, we prepared DNA-lipid films and examined tissue responses to them as an indicator of their biological properties. The lipids were synthesized from the reaction of L-alanine, n-alkyl alcohol, and p-toluenesulfonic acid. We prepared the self-standing, water-insoluble DNA-lipid films by casting the DNA-lipid complex from chloroform/ethanol solution. The DNA-lipid complexes, which had 1:1 ratios of phosphate anions to cationic lipid, were found to have a double-helical B-form structure. The DNA-lipid films were almost dissolved 3 days after subcutaneous implantation in the backs of rats. There were no inflammatory reactions or inhibition of new tissue formation. We concluded that DNA-lipid films can be prepared by simple methods, and that they do not cause an unfavorable tissue response.

Keywords

DNA DNA-lipid film biodegradable polymer.

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