Synthesis of amylose-polystyrene inclusion complexes by a facile preparation route.

abstract：:In situ forming reduction-sensitive degradable nanogels were designed and developed based on poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(2-(hydroxyethyl) methacrylate-co-acryloyl carbonate) (PEG-P(HEMA-co-AC)) block copolymers for efficient loading as well as triggered intracellular release of proteins. PEG-P(HEMA-co-AC) copolymers ...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Chen W,Zheng M,Meng F,Cheng R,Deng C,Feijen J,Zhong Z

更新日期：2013-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：:New applications in regenerative biotechnology require the ability to understand and control protein-surface interactions on micrometer and submicrometer length scales. Evidence presented here shows that micropatterned amphiphilic comb polymer films exhibit a pretreatment-dependent behavior with respect to protein ads...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Zhang Z,Ma H,Hausner DB,Chilkoti A,Beebe TP Jr

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A lipid bilayer was deposited on a 3 μm diameter polystyrene (PS) bead via hydrophobic anchoring of bicelles containing oxyamine-bearing cholesteric moieties reacting with the aldehyde functionalized bead surface. Discoidal bicelles were formed by mixing dimyristoylphosphatidylcholine (DMPC), dihexanoylphosphatidylcho...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Saleem Q,Zhang Z,Petretic A,Gradinaru CC,Macdonald PM

更新日期：2015-03-09 00:00:00

abstract：:A first attempt to attenuate the quorum sensing (QS) of a marine heterotroph microorganism, Vibrio fischeri , using signal molecule-sequestering polymers (SSPs) is presented. A set of rationally designed polymers with affinity toward a signal molecule of V. fischeri , N-(beta-ketocaproyl)-l-homoserine lactone (3-oxo-C...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Piletska EV,Stavroulakis G,Karim K,Whitcombe MJ,Chianella I,Sharma A,Eboigbodin KE,Robinson GK,Piletsky SA

更新日期：2010-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Stimuli-responsive hydrogels have great potentials in biomedical and biotechnological applications. Due to the advantages of precise control over molecular weight and being biodegradable, protein-based hydrogels and their applications have been extensively studied. However, protein hydrogels with dual thermosensitive ...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Qian ZG,Zhou ML,Song WW,Xia XX

更新日期：2015-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：:The ability to direct neurite growth into a close proximity of stimulating elements of a neural prosthesis, such as a retinal or cochlear implant (CI), may enhance device performance and overcome current spatial signal resolution barriers. In this work, spiral ganglion neurons (SGNs), which are the target neurons to b...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Tuft BW,Zhang L,Xu L,Hangartner A,Leigh B,Hansen MR,Guymon CA

更新日期：2014-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we demonstrate for the first time the fabrication of carboxylated chitosan nanocrystals (ChsNC) with high degree of deacetylation (DDA) at >80% and narrow size distribution. We also studied its application as a sustainable support material for metal-based catalysts. Carboxylated chitin nanocrystals (ChN...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Jin T,Kurdyla D,Hrapovic S,Leung ACW,Régnier S,Liu Y,Moores A,Lam E

更新日期：2020-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Binding human serum albumin (HSA) of three polyoxometalates (POMs) with the Wells-Dawson structure, alpha(2)-[P2W17O61]10- (abbreviated as alpha(2)-P2W17) and two of its metal-substituted derivatives, alpha(2)-[NiP2W17O61]8- and alpha(2)-[CuP2W17O61]8- (alpha(2)-P2W17Ni and alpha(2)-P2W17Cu, respectively) was studied ...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Zhang G,Keita B,Craescu CT,Miron S,de Oliveira P,Nadjo L

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neutral cellulose nanocrystals dispersed in water were shown in a previous work to stabilize oil/water interfaces and produce Pickering emulsions with outstanding stability, whereas sulfated nanocrystals obtained from cotton did not show interfacial properties. To develop a better understanding of the stabilization me...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Kalashnikova I,Bizot H,Cathala B,Capron I

更新日期：2012-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydrogel forming polysaccharides, such as the seaweed derived agarose, are well suited for wound dressing applications as they have excellent cell and soft tissue compatibility. For wound dressings, fibrous structure is desirable as the high surface area can favor adsorption of wound exudate and promote drug delivery....

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Forget A,Arya N,Randriantsilefisoa R,Miessmer F,Buck M,Ahmadi V,Jonas D,Blencowe A,Shastri VP

更新日期：2016-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：:It was aim of the study to investigate the in vivo potential of a novel insulin-thiomer complex nanoparticulate delivery system. Insulin loaded nanoparticles were obtained by the formation of hydrogen bonds between poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP) and poly(acrylic acid)-cysteine (PAA-Cys) or poly(acrylic acid) (PAA), res...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Deutel B,Greindl M,Thaurer M,Bernkop-Schnürch A

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) is an antimicrobial protein belonging to the superfamily of RNase A. ECP exhibits a broad spectrum of action against bacteria and, at higher concentrations, displays cytotoxic activity to eukaryotic cells. Recently, a powerful aggregation activity for lipid vesicles and for the gram-n...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Torrent M,Odorizzi F,Nogués MV,Boix E

更新日期：2010-08-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Strategies to prevent the uptake of modified low density lipoproteins (LDLs) by immune cells, a major trigger of inflammation and atherogenesis, are challenged by complex interfacial factors governing LDL receptor-mediated uptake. We examine a new approach based on a family of "nanoblockers", which are designed to exa...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Chnari E,Nikitczuk JS,Wang J,Uhrich KE,Moghe PV

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Amphiphilic block copolymer self-assembly provides a versatile means to prepare nanoscale micelles in solution. The utilization of these structures as targeted drug delivery vehicles has motivated efforts to prepare bioactive ligand-functionalized polymer micelles. The impact of ligand conjugation on micelle morpholog...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Zupancich JA,Bates FS,Hillmyer MA

更新日期：2009-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：:To provide for prolonged, site-specific delivery of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) to the grafted skin in a convenient manner, biodegradable chitosan-gelatin microspheres containing bFGF were fabricated and incorporated into a porous chitosan-gelatin scaffold in this study. The microspheres are an integral part...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Liu H,Fan H,Cui Y,Chen Y,Yao K,Goh JC

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development and use of synthetic, cross-linked, macromolecular substrates with tunable elasticity has been instrumental in revealing the mechanisms by which cells sense and respond to their mechanical microenvironment. We here describe a hydrogel based on radical-free, cross-linked poly(ethylene glycol) to study t...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Missirlis D,Spatz JP

更新日期：2014-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Water soluble polymer anticancer conjugates can improve the pharmacokinetics of covalently bound drugs by limiting cellular uptake to the endocytic route, thus prolonging plasma circulation time and consequently facilitating tumor targeting by the enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect. Many of the first gen...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Andersson L,Davies J,Duncan R,Ferruti P,Ford J,Kneller S,Mendichi R,Pasut G,Schiavon O,Summerford C,Tirk A,Veronese FM,Vincenzi V,Wu G

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The interaction of neuropeptides, vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP), or growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH), with a cationic carbosilane dendrimer forms dendriplexes with antitumoral behavior in advanced prostate cancer cells PC3. At the concentrations used for dendriplexes formation, the free peptides were prot...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Sánchez-Milla M,Muñoz-Moreno L,Sánchez-Nieves J,Malý M,Gómez R,Carmena MJ,de la Mata FJ

更新日期：2019-03-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Detailed structural characterization of protein-polymer conjugates and understanding of the interactions between covalently attached polymers and biomolecules will build a foundation to design and synthesize hybrid biomaterials. Conjugates based on simple protein structures are ideal model system to achieve these ends...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Shu JY,Lund R,Xu T

更新日期：2012-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammation plays an important role in symptomatic intervertebral disc degeneration and is associated with the production of neurotrophins in sensitizing innervation into the disc. The use of high molecular weight (HMw) hyaluronic acid (HA) hydrogels offers a potential therapeutic biomaterial for nucleus pulposus (NP...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Isa IL,Srivastava A,Tiernan D,Owens P,Rooney P,Dockery P,Pandit A

更新日期：2015-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Electrochemically controlled, reversible assembly of biopolymers into hydrogel structures is a promising technique for on-demand cell or drug encapsulation and release systems. An electrochemically sol-gel transition has been demonstrated in regenerated Bombyx mori silk fibroin, offering a controllable way to generate...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Lin Y,Xia X,Shang K,Elia R,Huang W,Cebe P,Leisk G,Omenetto F,Kaplan DL

更新日期：2013-08-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Novel biodegradable poly(carbonate ester)s with photolabile protecting groups were synthesized by ring-opening copolymerization of L-lactide (LA) with 5-methyl-5-(2-nitro-benzoxycarbonyl)-1,3-dioxan-2-one (MNC) with diethyl zinc (Et2Zn) as catalyst. The poly(L-lactide-co-5-methyl-5-carboxyl-1,3-dioxan-2-one) (P(LA-co-...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Xie Z,Hu X,Chen X,Sun J,Shi Q,Jing X

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Images of high methoxyl orange pectin deposited from solution and high methoxyl sugar acid gels (HMSAG) were obtained by atomic force microscopy (AFM) in the tapping mode. For the first time, images of pectin deposited from water revealed that the transition from pectin networks to individual molecules or aggregates t...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Fishman ML,Cooke PH,Chau HK,Coffin DR,Hotchkiss AT Jr

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Click chemistry is a versatile tool for the synthesis and functionalization of polymeric biomaterials. Here, we describe a versatile new strategy for producing bioactive, protein-functionalized poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) hydrogel microparticles that is based on sequential thiol-ene and tetrazine click reactions. Brie...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Jivan F,Yegappan R,Pearce H,Carrow JK,McShane M,Gaharwar AK,Alge DL

更新日期：2016-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Starches from WT, lam, and r pea mutants differing in amylopectin/amylose contents (70, 90, and 28% amylopectin, respectively) were used in kinetic studies of pancreatic α-amylase action at 37 °C and for investigations of their supramolecular structure and physicochemical properties during heating. For WT and lam star...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Tahir R,Ellis PR,Bogracheva TY,Meares-Taylor C,Butterworth PJ

更新日期：2011-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：:We have found that dialysis of 5 mg/mL collagen solution into the phosphate solution with a pH of 7.1 and an ionic strength of 151 mM [corrected] at 25 °C results in a collagen gel with a birefringence and tubular pores aligned parallel to the growth direction of the gel. The time course of averaged diameter of tubula...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Furusawa K,Sato S,Masumoto J,Hanazaki Y,Maki Y,Dobashi T,Yamamoto T,Fukui A,Sasaki N

更新日期：2012-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Biocompatible photoresponsive materials are of interest for targeted drug delivery, tissue engineering, 2D and 3D protein patterning, and other biomedical applications. We prepared light degradable hydrogels using a natural alginate polysaccharide cross-linked with iron(III) cations. The "hard" iron(III) cations used ...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Narayanan RP,Melman G,Letourneau NJ,Mendelson NL,Melman A

更新日期：2012-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Assembly of (bio)polymers into long-range anisotropic nanostructured gels and aerogels is of great interest in advanced material engineering since it enables directional tuning of properties, such as diffusivity, light, heat, and sound propagation, cell proliferation, and mechanical properties. Here we present an appr...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Plappert SF,Nedelec JM,Rennhofer H,Lichtenegger HC,Bernstorff S,Liebner FW

更新日期：2018-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：:We study the fibrillation pathway of ovalbumin protein and report the simultaneous formation of several types of fibrils, with clear structural and physical differences. We compare the fibrillation mechanisms at low pH with and without salt, and follow the kinetics of fibrils growth by atomic force microscopy (AFM), s...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Lara C,Gourdin-Bertin S,Adamcik J,Bolisetty S,Mezzenga R

更新日期：2012-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of guluronate oligomers on the barrier properties of mucous matrices was investigated in terms of the mobility of nanoparticles in mucous matrices by fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP), cellular uptake of nanoparticles in mucus secreting cells (HT29-MTX), and mucin matrix architecture by scan...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Nordgård CT,Nonstad U,Olderøy MØ,Espevik T,Draget KI

更新日期：2014-06-09 00:00:00