Red blood cells for glucose‐responsive insulin delivery

C Wang, Y Ye, W Sun, J Yu, J Wang… - Advanced …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
C Wang, Y Ye, W Sun, J Yu, J Wang, DS Lawrence, JB Buse, Z Gu
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Glucose‐responsive delivery of insulin mimicking the function of pancreatic β‐cells to
achieve meticulous control of blood glucose (BG) would revolutionize diabetes care. Here
the authors report the development of a new glucose‐responsive insulin delivery system
based on the potential interaction between the glucose derivative‐modified insulin (Glc‐
Insulin) and glucose transporters on erythrocytes (or red blood cells, RBCs) membrane. After
being conjugated with the glucosamine, insulin can efficiently bind to RBC membranes. The …
Glucose‐responsive delivery of insulin mimicking the function of pancreatic β‐cells to achieve meticulous control of blood glucose (BG) would revolutionize diabetes care. Here the authors report the development of a new glucose‐responsive insulin delivery system based on the potential interaction between the glucose derivative‐modified insulin (Glc‐Insulin) and glucose transporters on erythrocytes (or red blood cells, RBCs) membrane. After being conjugated with the glucosamine, insulin can efficiently bind to RBC membranes. The binding is reversible in the setting of hyperglycemia, resulting in fast release of insulin and subsequent drop of BG level in vivo. The delivery vehicle can be further simplified utilizing injectable polymeric nanocarriers coated with RBC membrane and loaded with Glc‐Insulin. The described work is the first demonstration of utilizing RBC membrane to achieve smart insulin delivery with fast responsiveness.
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