Inulin-D-α-tocopherol succinate (INVITE) nanomicelles as a platform for effective intravenous administration of curcumin.

abstract：:The drying dynamics of protein coatings is of importance for many applications. The main focus of research so far was to investigate macroscopic properties of protein coatings, leaving drying dynamics virtually unexplored. A unique combination of techniques is used to monitor drying of a coating containing the protein...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Bouman J,de Vries R,Venema P,Belton P,Baukh V,Huinink HP,van der Linden E

更新日期：2015-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：:The stability of internally cross-linked casein micelles against disruption by urea (which disrupts hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions) and trisodium citrate (which sequesters micellar calcium phosphate) was investigated. Addition of urea (0-6 mol L-1) and/or citrate (0-50 mmol L-1) progressively reduced the ...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Huppertz T,Smiddy MA,de Kruif CG

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have studied the degradation of well-characterized soluble heteropolymeric chitosans by a novel family 46 chitosanase, ScCsn46A from Streptomyces coelicolor A3(2), to obtain insight into the enzyme's mode of action and to determine its potential for production of different chitooligosaccharides. The degradation of ...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Heggset EB,Dybvik AI,Hoell IA,Norberg AL,Sørlie M,Eijsink VG,Vårum KM

更新日期：2010-09-13 00:00:00

abstract：:A novel approach for the preparation of nano- and microcapsules in aqueous solutions by using thermoresponsive polymer (TRP) templates (mesoglobules) is described. The method comprised three steps: formation of mesoglobules, coating the templates by seeded radical copolymerization, followed by core dissolution and cor...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Haladjova E,Toncheva-Moncheva N,Apostolova MD,Trzebicka B,Dworak A,Petrov P,Dimitrov I,Rangelov S,Tsvetanov CB

更新日期：2014-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a lack of hydrogel materials whose properties can be tuned at the point of use. Biological hydrogels, such as collagen, gelate at physiological temperatures; however, they are not always ideal as scaffolds because of their low mechanical strength. Their mechanics can be improved through cross-linking and chem...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Barnes AL,Genever PG,Rimmer S,Coles MC

更新日期：2016-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes the synthesis and characterization of polymer-peptide conjugates to be used as infection-resistant coating for biomaterial implants and devices. Antiadhesive polymer brushes composed of block copolymer Pluronic F-127 (PF127) were functionalized with antimicrobial peptides (AMP), able to kill bacte...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Muszanska AK,Rochford ET,Gruszka A,Bastian AA,Busscher HJ,Norde W,van der Mei HC,Herrmann A

更新日期：2014-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：:The synthesis of poly(methyl methacrylate-co-methacryloxysuccinimide-graft-poly(ethylene glycol)) (PMMA-co-PMASI-g-PEG) via living free radical polymerization provides a convenient route to well-defined amphiphilic graft copolymers having a controllable number of reactive functional groups, variable length PEG grafts,...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Pressly ED,Rossin R,Hagooly A,Fukukawa K,Messmore BW,Welch MJ,Wooley KL,Lamm MS,Hule RA,Pochan DJ,Hawker CJ

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ionic liquids (ILs) are composed only of ions. Of special interest to this review are those where at least one ion (the cation) is organic and whose melting points are below or not far above room temperature. ILs are designated as "green" solvents because they have extremely low vapor pressure, are non-inflammable, an...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： El Seoud OA,Koschella A,Fidale LC,Dorn S,Heinze T

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The synthesis of quaternary ammonium (QA)-functionalized silica nanoparticles with and without nitric oxide (NO) release capabilities is described. Glycidyltrialkylammonium chlorides of varied alkyl chain lengths (i.e., methyl, butyl, octyl, and dodecyl) were tethered to the surface of amine-containing silica nanopart...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Carpenter AW,Worley BV,Slomberg DL,Schoenfisch MH

更新日期：2012-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Cellulose is the most familiar and most abundant strong biopolymer, but the reasons for its outstanding mechanical performance are not well understood. Each glucose unit in a cellulose chain is joined to the next by a covalent C-O-C linkage flanked by two hydrogen bonds. This geometry suggests some form of cooperativi...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Altaner CM,Thomas LH,Fernandes AN,Jarvis MC

更新日期：2014-03-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Dynamic shear oscillation measurements at small strain were used to characterize the viscoelastic properties and related differences in the molecular structure of hydrogels based on gelatin methacrylamide. Gelatin was derivatized with methacrylamide side groups and was subsequently cross-linked by radical polymerizati...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Van Den Bulcke AI,Bogdanov B,De Rooze N,Schacht EH,Cornelissen M,Berghmans H

更新日期：2000-04-01 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：:Their physicochemical properties and relatively low cost make cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) a potential candidate for future large-scale production in many fields including nanomedicine. Prior to a sustained and responsible development as theranostic agents, robust and reliable data concerning their safety, biocompati...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Colombo L,Zoia L,Violatto MB,Previdi S,Talamini L,Sitia L,Nicotra F,Orlandi M,Salmona M,Recordati C,Bigini P,La Ferla B

更新日期：2015-09-14 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：:Ocular applications of polymeric materials have been widely investigated for medical diagnostics, treatment, and vision improvement. The human eye is a vital organ that connects us to the outside world so when the eye is injured, infected, or impaired, it needs immediate medical treatment to maintain clear vision and ...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Karayilan M,Clamen L,Becker ML

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydrogels are promising materials for biomedical applications such as tissue engineering and controlled drug release. In the past two decades, the peptide hydrogel subclass has attracted an increasing level of interest from the scientific community because of its numerous advantages, such as biocompatibility, biodegra...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Oyen E,Martin C,Caveliers V,Madder A,Van Mele B,Hoogenboom R,Hernot S,Ballet S

更新日期：2017-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：:A revised crystal structure for mercerized cellulose based on high-resolution synchrotron X-ray data collected from ramie fibers is reported (space group P2(1), a = 8.10(3) A, b = 9.03(3) A, c = 10.31(5) A, gamma = 117.10(5) degrees; 751 reflections in 304 composite spots; theta < 21.11 degrees; lambda = 0.7208 A; LAL...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Langan P,Nishiyama Y,Chanzy H

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many polymers, including polyethylene, feature a relatively low melting point and hence must be cross-linked to make them viable for applications that demand a high stiffness and creep resistance at elevated temperatures. The resulting thermoset plastics cannot be recycled, and therefore alternative materials with a r...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Peterson A,Östergren I,Lotsari A,Venkatesh A,Thunberg J,Ström A,Rojas R,Andersson M,Berglund LA,Boldizar A,Müller C

更新日期：2019-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent research indicates that the progression of Parkinson's disease can start from neurons of the enteric nervous system, which are in close contact with the gastrointestinal epithelium: α-synuclein molecules can be transferred from these epithelial cells in a prion-like fashion to enteric neurons. Thin mucus layers...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Marczynski M,Rickert CA,Semerdzhiev SA,van Dijk WR,Segers-Nolten IMJ,Claessens MMAE,Lieleg O

更新日期：2019-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Core-shell structured nanoparticles (NPs) render the simultaneous coloading capacity of both hydrophobic and hydrophilic drugs and may eventually enhance therapeutic efficacy. In this study, we employed a facile squalenoylation technology to synthesize a new amphiphilic starch derivative from partially oxidized starch...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Phan VHG,Trang Duong HT,Tran PT,Thambi T,Ho DK,Murgia X

更新日期：2020-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Chitosan is a well sought-after polysaccharide in biomedical applications and has been blended with various macromolecules to mitigate undesirable properties. However, the effects of blending on the unique antibacterial activity of chitosan as well as changes in fatigue and degradation properties are not well understo...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Sarasam AR,Krishnaswamy RK,Madihally SV

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new, convenient pathway is developed to synthesize highly hydrolytically labile poly(ortho ester amide) (POEA) copolymers that overcomes some of the major weaknesses of the traditional methods of synthesizing poly(ortho esters) and their derivatives. A diamine monomer containing a built-in, stabilized ortho ester gr...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Tang R,Palumbo RN,Ji W,Wang C

更新日期：2009-04-13 00:00:00

abstract：:The copolymer of methyl methacrylate (MMA) and 2-[2',3',5'-triiodobenzoyl]oxoethyl methacrylate (1), ratio 3:1 (mass:mass), was prepared via a free-radical polymerization in bulk. The copolymer (M(w) = 97.8 kD and M(n) = 41.5 kD) was dissolved in chloroform and subsequently transformed into beads with a diameter in th...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Saralidze K,Aldenhoff YB,Knetsch ML,Koole LH

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of solution pH during layer-by-layer assembly of polyelectrolyte multilayer (PEM) coatings on properties relevant to orthopedic implant success was investigated. Bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2), a potent osteoconductive growth factor, was adsorbed onto the surface of anodized titanium, and PEM coatings...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Salvi C,Lyu X,Peterson AM

更新日期：2016-06-13 00:00:00

abstract：:A novel poly(epsilon-caprolactone)-organosiloxane hybrid material containing calcium salt (Si-O-PCL) was prepared and evaluated as a bioactive and degradable bone substitute material. The Si-O-PCL hybrid was synthesized by the end-capping of 3-isocyanatopropyl triethoxysilane with alpha,omega-hydroxyl PCL following so...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Rhee SH,Lee YK,Lim BS,Yoo JJ,Kim HJ

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tethering drug substances to a gel network is an effective way of controlling the release kinetics of hydrogel-based drug delivery systems. Here, we report on in situ forming, biodegradable hydrogels that allow for the covalent attachment of peptides or proteins. Hydrogels were prepared by step-growth polymerization o...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Brandl F,Hammer N,Blunk T,Tessmar J,Goepferich A

更新日期：2010-02-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Two kinds of regioselectively substituted cellulose derivatives, i.e., 6-O-triphenylmethylcellulose (6TC) and 2,3-di-O-acetyl-6-O-triphenylmethylcellulose (2,3Ac6TC), were prepared via cellulose. In these samples, C-6 position hydroxyls in the anhydroglucose units (AGU) along the cellulose chain were selectively subst...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Tsunashima Y,Hattori K,Kawanishi H,Horii F

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydrophobic methacrylic monomers were polymerized in aqueous media using methylated (1.8)-beta-cyclodextrin (MeCD) additives. Hydrophobic monomers tert-butyl methacrylate (tBuMA), cyclohexyl methacrylate (CMA), and 2-ethylhexyl methacrylate (2EHMA) were each dissolved in chloroform with MeCD. Chloroform was then evapo...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Madison PH,Long TE

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A wood based yarn platform for capturing pharmaceutical molecules from water was developed. Cellulose fiber yarns were modified with cyclodextrins, and the capture of 17α-ethinyl estradiol (EE2), a synthetic estrogen hormone used as contraceptive, from water was tested. The yarns were prepared by spinning a deep eutec...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Orelma H,Virtanen T,Spoljaric S,Lehmonen J,Seppälä J,Rojas OJ,Harlin A

更新日期：2018-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the good clinical efficacy of interferon-alpha (IFNα) to treat some types of cancer and viral infections, this biological drug is underused given its severe adverse effects and high dosing parenteral regimens. Aiming to achieve a breakthrough in therapy with IFNα, this work reports for the first time on the de...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Cánepa C,Imperiale JC,Berini CA,Lewicki M,Sosnik A,Biglione MM

更新日期：2017-10-09 00:00:00