Horseradish peroxidase-catalyzed polymerization of cardanol in the presence of redox mediators.

abstract：:Here we present time-resolved in situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) observations and real-time manipulation of nematic ordered cellulose and ultradrawn polyethylene films. Drawn films of these two polymers exhibited a unique response to the low-dose electron beam. Electron beam damage was minimal based on ret...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Brown RM Jr,Barnes Z,Sawatari C,Kondo T

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of polymers that are both bactericidal and biocompatible would have many applications and are currently of research interest. Following the development of strongly bactericidal copolymers of 4-vinylpyridine and poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate, biocompatibility assays have been completed...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Stratton TR,Howarter JA,Allison BC,Applegate BM,Youngblood JP

更新日期：2010-05-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Sequential copolymerizations of trimethylene carbonate (TMC) and l-lactide (LLA) were performed with 2,2-dibutyl-2-stanna-1,3-oxepane as a bifunctional cyclic initiator. The block lengths were varied via the monomer/initiator and via the TMC/l-lactide ratio. The cyclic triblock copolymers were transformed in situ into...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Pospiech D,Komber H,Jehnichen D,Häussler L,Eckstein K,Scheibner H,Janke A,Kricheldorf HR,Petermann O

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The polymerization of N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPAAm) with ionizable monomers results in pH-responsive lower critical solution temperature (LCST) polymer which works in an ionization-dependent manner. However, gradual ionization of the comonomer occurs at a broad pH range due to the electrostatic field generated by the...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Muttaqien SE,Nomoto T,Takemoto H,Matsui M,Tomoda K,Nishiyama N

更新日期：2019-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：:In this paper we propose a detailed analysis of structural and morphological properties of two poly-L-lysine (PLL)-based transfection formulations, PLL/DNA and pegylated PLL (PLL-g-PEG)/DNA, by means of atomic force microscopy (AFM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Comparing PLL-g-PEG/DNA with PLL/DNA polyp...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Stanić V,Arntz Y,Richard D,Affolter C,Nguyen I,Crucifix C,Schultz P,Baehr C,Frisch B,Ogier J

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A challenge in the development of multifunctional drug delivery systems is to establish a reasonable and effective synthetic route for multifunctional polymer preparation. Herein, we propose a unique protocol to prepare multifunctional micelles by a cross-assembly process using three different functional polyurethanes...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Pan Z,Ren Y,Song N,Song Y,Li J,He X,Luo F,Tan H,Fu Q

更新日期：2016-06-13 00:00:00

abstract：:The helical coiled coil is a well-studied folding motif that can be used for the design of nanometer-sized bioinspired fibrous structures with potential applications as functional materials. A two-component system of coiled coil based model peptides is investigated, which forms, under acidic conditions, uniform, hundr...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Brandenburg E,Berlepsch HV,Leiterer J,Emmerling F,Koksch B

更新日期：2012-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Heparins are widely used to prevent blood clotting during surgeries and for the treatment of thrombosis. However, bleeding associated with heparin therapy is a concern. Protamine, the only approved antidote for unfractionated heparin (UFH) could cause adverse cardiovascular events. Here, we describe a unique molecular...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Kalathottukaren MT,Abbina S,Yu K,Shenoi RA,Creagh AL,Haynes C,Kizhakkedathu JN

更新日期：2017-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Water-soluble T-antigen containing glycopolymers [Gal beta(1,3)-GalNAc alpha) having a high degree of lipophilicity were synthesized from poly[N-(acryloxy)succinimide] (6-10) by amidation with an amine-ending T-antigen derivative (3) and various amines of increasing alkyl chain length (ammonia and methyl-, ethyl-, and...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Baek MG,Roy R

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polyrotaxanes, a family of rod-shaped nanomaterials comprised of noncovalent polymer/macrocycle assemblies, are being used in a growing number of materials and biomedical applications. Their physiochemical properties can vary widely as a function of composition, potentially leading to different in vivo performance out...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Collins CJ,Mondjinou Y,Loren B,Torregrosa-Allen S,Simmons CJ,Elzey BD,Ayat N,Lu ZR,Thompson D

更新日期：2016-09-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Generation of bioenergy, new functional polymers, or chemicals and biomaterials from hemicelluloses are important uses for biomass. In this paper, a novel functional biopolymer with carbon-carbon double bond and carboxyl groups was prepared by a homogeneous esterification of xylan-rich hemicelluloses (XH) with maleic ...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Peng XW,Ren JL,Sun RC

更新日期：2010-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：:The nonapeptide hemopressin, which is derived from the α chain of hemoglobin, has been reported to exhibit inverse agonist activity against the CB1 receptor. Administration of this peptide in animal models led to decreased food intake and elicited hypotensive and antinociceptive effects. On the basis of hemopressin's ...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Bomar MG,Samuelsson SJ,Kibler P,Kodukula K,Galande AK

更新日期：2012-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：:C13-dipeptides that did not gel on their own were found to form hydrogels when combined with mixtures (coassembly). At pH = 4.6, by mixing negatively charged C13-WD (C13-WD2- and/or C13-WD-) with C13-KW or C13-YK, where the side chain of K carried positive charge, two composite hydrogels with different mechanical prop...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Hu T,Zhang Z,Euston SR,Geng M,Pan S

更新日期：2020-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Macromolecular dynamics in biological systems, which play a crucial role for biomolecular function and activity at ambient temperature, depend strongly on moisture content. Yet, a generally accepted quantitative model of hydration-dependent phenomena based on local relaxation and diffusive dynamics of both polymer and...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Chen P,Terenzi C,Furó I,Berglund LA,Wohlert J

更新日期：2018-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Biodegradable multilayered capsules encapsulating basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) were developed as a cytokine release carrier for drug delivery systems. The multilayered hollow capsules were fabricated via the layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly of chitosan (CT) and dextran sulfate (Dex). The bFGF was encapsulated in...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Itoh Y,Matsusaki M,Kida T,Akashi M

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) (PEF) is a biobased polyester characterized by high gas barrier properties as well as high tensile modulus and strength, but poor toughness. Toughening PEF without sacrificing its modulus, strength and gas barrier performance is a great challenge for PEF modification. In this stud...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Xie H,Wu L,Li BG,Dubois P

更新日期：2019-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Specific folate receptors are abundantly overexpressed in chronically activated macrophages and in most cancer cells. Directed folate receptor targeting using liposomes is usually achieved using folate linked to a phospholipid or cholesterol anchor. This link is formed using a large spacer like polyethylene glycol. He...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Nogueira E,Mangialavori IC,Loureiro A,Azoia NG,Sárria MP,Nogueira P,Freitas J,Härmark J,Shimanovich U,Rollett A,Lacroix G,Bernardes GJ,Guebitz G,Hebert H,Moreira A,Carmo AM,Rossi JP,Gomes AC,Preto A,Cavaco-Paulo A

更新日期：2015-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydrogel fibers that possessed a cell-adhesive surface and were degradable via enzymatic reactions were developed for fabricating tubular constructs with smooth muscle cell (SMC) and endothelial cell (EC) layers, similar to native blood vessels, in collagen gels. The fibers were prepared by soaking hydrogel fibers pre...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Sakai S,Yamaguchi S,Takei T,Kawakami K

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to gain mechanistic insights into the effect of different formulation parameters on the degradation and release behavior of protein-loaded nanoparticulate carrier systems based on an aliphatic polyester with pendant hydroxyl groups, poly(lactic-co-glycolic-hydroxymethyl glycolic acid) (pL...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Samadi N,van Nostrum CF,Vermonden T,Amidi M,Hennink WE

更新日期：2013-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the antibacterial and hemolytic activities in a series of amphiphilic block and random copolymers of poly(vinyl ether) derivatives prepared by base-assisting living cationic polymerization. Block and random amphiphilic copolymers with similar monomer compositions showed the same level of activity against ...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Oda Y,Kanaoka S,Sato T,Aoshima S,Kuroda K

更新日期：2011-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Self-assembling amphiphilic designer peptides have been successfully applied as nanomaterials in biomedical applications. Understanding molecular interactions at the peptide-membrane interface is crucial, since interactions at this site often determine (in)compatibility. The present study aims to elucidate how model m...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Kornmueller K,Lehofer B,Meindl C,Fröhlich E,Leitinger G,Amenitsch H,Prassl R

更新日期：2016-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Surface modification of biodegradable vascular grafts is an important strategy to improve the in situ endothelialization of tissue engineered vascular grafts (TEVGs) and prevent major complications associated with current synthetic grafts. Important strategies for improving endothelialization include increasing endoth...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Melchiorri AJ,Hibino N,Yi T,Lee YU,Sugiura T,Tara S,Shinoka T,Breuer C,Fisher JP

更新日期：2015-02-09 00:00:00

abstract：:We explore here the possibility that polypeptide chains with directional multiplicity might provide for the control of peptide self-assembly processes. We tested this new possibility using an oppositely directed peptide (ODP) supramolecular system. The ODP could make it possible to form a βαβ motif with antiparallel β...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Jeong WJ,Han S,Park H,Jin KS,Lim YB

更新日期：2014-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Inulin, the polydisperse reserve polysaccharide from chicory, has been modified by carbamoylation in organic solvents. The reaction of inulin with a range of alkyl isocyanates resulted, after crystalization, in a variety of carbamoylated inulins from which the interfacial properties were determined. The medium and lon...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Stevens CV,Meriggi A,Peristeropoulou M,Christov PP,Booten K,Levecke B,Vandamme A,Pittevils N,Tadros TF

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A layer-by-layer film composed of DNA and inorganic zirconium ion (Zr(4+)) was fabricated on the surface of gold thin film, and an electric field triggered disintegration of the multilayer film was studied by using electrochemical surface plasmon resonance (EC-SPR). EC-SPR results demonstrated that the film was disass...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Wang F,Li D,Li G,Liu X,Dong S

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biomimetic nanoengineering built through integrating the specific cell membrane with artificially synthetic nanomedicines represents one of the most promising directions for the actualization of personalized therapy. For addressing the technical hurdle against the development of this biomimetic technology, the present...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Zhu J,Zhang M,Zheng D,Hong S,Feng J,Zhang XZ

更新日期：2018-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Alditol bearing chitosans have shown the ability to reduce silver ions in mild conditions and without addition of exogenous reducing agents. The ion reduction induces the formation of a lactone moiety on the polysaccharide (Fetizon reaction) without causing C-C bond cleavage on the polyol. The close and multivalent ar...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Donati I,Travan A,Pelillo C,Scarpa T,Coslovi A,Bonifacio A,Sergo V,Paoletti S

更新日期：2009-02-09 00:00:00

abstract：:For efficient reversal of multidrug resistance (MDR) in chemotherapy for breast cancer, multifunctional self-assembled nanoparticles (MSN) based on a new amphiphilic copolymer consisting of bioreducible poly[bis(2-hydroxylethyl)-disulfide-diacrylate-β-tetraethylenepentamine] and polycaprolactone (PBD-PCL) were constru...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Yin Q,Shen J,Zhang Z,Yu H,Chen L,Gu W,Li Y

更新日期：2013-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Inorganic polyphosphate (polyP) released by human platelets has recently been shown to activate blood clotting and identified as a potential target for the development of novel antithrombotics. Recent studies have shown that polymers with cationic binding groups (CBGs) inhibit polyP and attenuate thrombosis. However, ...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Mafi A,Abbina S,Kalathottukaren MT,Morrissey JH,Haynes C,Kizhakkedathu JN,Pfaendtner J,Chou KC

更新日期：2018-04-09 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a facile method of generating ultradense poly(l-lysine)-graft-poly(ethylene glycol) (PLL-g-PEG) surface by using high temperature alone, which in turn provides dramatic improvement in resisting nonspecific bioadsorption. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) revealed that the surface graft density increased...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Ogaki R,Zoffmann Andersen O,Jensen GV,Kolind K,Kraft DC,Pedersen JS,Foss M

更新日期：2012-11-12 00:00:00