Polycarbonates with Potent and Selective Antimicrobial Activity toward Gram-Positive Bacteria.

abstract：:Nucleic acids have been engineered to participate in a wide variety of tasks. Among them, the enzyme-free amplification modes, enzyme-free DNA circuits (EFDCs), and hybridization chain reactions (HCRs) have been widely applied in a series of studies of bioanalysis. We demonstrated here an ultrasensitive hairpin probe-...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Liao Y,Fu Y,Wu Y,Huang R,Zhou X,Xing D

更新日期：2015-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：:The self-assembly properties of fibrous proteins such as collagen are frequently used to form three-dimensional scaffolds. In this study we investigated the effect of nonuniform alternating and static electric-fields on the self-assembly properties of a dilute solution of vimentin. In the presence of both types of fie...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Colbourne TR,Hill IG,Kreplak L

更新日期：2009-07-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Prevention of biofouling and microbial contamination of implanted biomedical devices is essential to maintain their functionality and biocompatibility. For this purpose, polypept(o)ide block copolymers have been developed, in which a protein-resistant polysarcosine (pSar) block is combined with a dopamine-modified pol...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Yoo J,Birke A,Kim J,Jang Y,Song SY,Ryu S,Kim BS,Kim BG,Barz M,Char K

更新日期：2018-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：:A comprehensive understanding of the mechanism by which type I collagen (Col) interacts with hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (Hap NPs) in aqueous solutions is a pivotal step for guiding the design of biologically relevant nanocomposites with controlled hierarchical structure. In this paper we use a variety of Hap NPs dif...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Colaço E,Brouri D,Aissaoui N,Cornette P,Dupres V,Domingos RF,Lambert JF,Maisonhaute E,Kirat KE,Landoulsi J

更新日期：2019-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Developing new protein-based materials with a programmable assembly is of great scientific interest and technological importance. Inspired by nature's use of post-translational modifications (PTMs) to control the function and location of proteins, we have leveraged lipidation-the PTM of proteins with lipids-to synthes...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Hossain MS,Liu X,Maynard TI,Mozhdehi D

更新日期：2020-02-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Stereocomplexation of poly(L-lactide) (PLLA) with star shaped D-lactic acid (D-LA) oligomers with different architectures and end-groups clearly altered the degradation rate and affected the degradation product patterns. Altogether, nine materials were studied: standard PLLA and eight blends of PLLA with either 30 or ...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Andersson SR,Hakkarainen M,Inkinen S,Södergård A,Albertsson AC

更新日期：2012-04-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydrogels are attractive materials for the controlled release of therapeutics because of their capacity to embed biologically active agents in their water-swollen network. Recent advances in organic and polymer chemistry, bioengineering and nanotechnology have resulted in several new developments in the field of hydro...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Buwalda SJ,Vermonden T,Hennink WE

更新日期：2017-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Crystal conversion of beta-chitin to alpha-chitin by aq. NaOH treatment was studied for a highly crystalline beta-chitin sample from diatom spine. The minimum NaOH concentration to cause swelling was between 25% and 30% w/w. The alkali-swollen material was poorly crystalline and was regenerated as alpha-chitin on wash...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Noishiki Y,Takami H,Nishiyama Y,Wada M,Okada S,Kuga S

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To continue expanding the use of Single Electron Transfer-Living Radical Polymerization (SET-LRP) in applications at the interface between macromolecular science, biomacromolecules, biology and medicine, it is essential to develop novel initiators that do not compromise the structural stability of synthesized polymers...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Lligadas G,Enayati M,Grama S,Smail R,Sherman SE,Percec V

更新日期：2017-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：:The barrier functions of the stratum corneum and the epidermal layers present a tremendous challenge in achieving effective transdermal delivery of drug molecules. Although a few reports have shown that poly(amidoamine) (PAMAM) dendrimers are effective skin-penetration enhancers, little is known regarding the fundamen...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Yang Y,Sunoqrot S,Stowell C,Ji J,Lee CW,Kim JW,Khan SA,Hong S

更新日期：2012-07-09 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：:A novel linear multifunctional polyethylene glycol (PEG)-dexamethasone (Dex) conjugate (click PEG-Dex) was synthesized using facile Cu(I)-catalyzed Huisgen 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition (a click reaction). Dex was conjugated to the click PEG via an acid-labile hydrazone bond to allow the drug release in a pathophysiologic...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Liu XM,Quan LD,Tian J,Laquer FC,Ciborowski P,Wang D

更新日期：2010-10-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer immunotherapy can be augmented with toll-like receptor agonist (TLRa) adjuvants, which interact with immune cells to elicit potent immune activation. Despite their potential, use of many TLRa compounds has been limited clinically due to their extreme potency and lack of pharmacokinetic control, causing systemic...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Smith AAA,Gale EC,Roth GA,Maikawa CL,Correa S,Yu AC,Appel EA

更新日期：2020-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Feasibility of using amphiphilic block copolymers composed of polylactide (PLA) and poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) blocks for biomimetic surface modification of polylactide-based biomaterials for tissue engineering was investigated. PEO-b-PLA copolymers were deposited on the PLA surface from a solution in PEO-selective so...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Tresohlavá E,Popelka S,Machová L,Rypácek F

更新日期：2010-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Chitosan is a linear cationic biopolymer composed of glucosamine and N-acetyl-glucosamine that is only soluble in acidic aqueous solutions and precipitates when neutralized. However, it was recently discovered that chitosan dissolved in solutions containing glycerol phosphate was soluble at near neutral pH and produce...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Filion D,Lavertu M,Buschmann MD

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes the synthesis and evaluation of a series of multifunctional poly-l-glutamic acid derivatives that can be used as vectors for gene delivery. They readily form polyelectrolyte complexes with DNA, resulting in a reduced surface charge and size of the DNA. The formation of a polymer-DNA complex and th...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Dubruel P,Dekie L,Schacht E

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nature shows excellent control over the mechanics of fibrous hydrogels by assembling protein fibers into bundles of well-defined dimensions. Yet, obtaining artificial materials displaying controlled bundling remains a challenge. Here, we developed genetically engineered protein-based polymers functionalized with hepar...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Włodarczyk-Biegun MK,Slingerland CJ,Werten MW,van Hees IA,de Wolf FA,de Vries R,Stuart MA,Kamperman M

更新日期：2016-06-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Poloxamer thermoresponsive gels are widely explored in controlled drug delivery. Nevertheless, these gels possess inadequate mechanical properties, poor bioadhesiveness, and high permeability to water. To overcome these issues, we blended mucoadhesive hyaluronic acid (HA) with poloxamer analogs. This study aimed to in...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Mayol L,Biondi M,Quaglia F,Fusco S,Borzacchiello A,Ambrosio L,La Rotonda MI

更新日期：2011-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Spider dragline silk exhibits an extraordinary toughness and is typically composed of two types of major ampullate spidroins (MaSp1 and MaSp2), differing in their proline content and hydrophobicity. In this paper, we recombinantly produced an unusual but naturally occurring short major ampullate spidroin (MaSp1s) as a...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Thamm C,Scheibel T

更新日期：2017-04-10 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：:Sulfate cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) dispersions always present specific self-assembled cholesteric mesophases which is easily affected by the inherent properties of particle size, surface charge, and repulsion or affinity interaction, and external field force generated from ionic potential of added electrolytes, magne...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Song W,Liu D,Prempeh N,Song R

更新日期：2017-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Nowadays the open and the patent literatures propose a large number of polymers whose main chains can be degraded usefully. Among these degradable polymers, aliphatic polyester-based polymeric structures are receiving special attention because they are all more or less sensitive to hydrolytic degradation, a feature of...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Vert M

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Structural properties of different polypeptide multilayer nanofilms fabricated at neutral pH have been analyzed by UV spectroscopy, circular dichroism spectroscopy (CD), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The various peptides studied exhibit a strong tendency to adopt a beta sheet conformation in the ...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Zhang L,Haynie DT

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Binding interactions between low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) and heparin-binding peptides (HBP) have been applied as a strategy for the assembly of hydrogels that are capable of sequestering growth factors and delivering them in a controlled manner. In this work, the assembly of four-arm star poly(ethylene glycol)...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Yamaguchi N,Chae BS,Zhang L,Kiick KL,Furst EM

更新日期：2005-07-01 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：:The photoluminescence features of Eu(3+)-, Tb(3+)-, Tb(3+)/Eu(3+)-alginate aerogel (hydrogel and alcogel) and Eu(3+)-alginate xerogel hybrids were investigated. The Eu(3+)-alginate aerogel and alcogel exhibit the highest (5)D0 quantum efficiencies (9.9 and 8.2%, respectively), while the hydrogel and xerogel have lower...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Liu F,Carlos LD,Ferreira RA,Rocha J,Gaudino MC,Robitzer M,Quignard F

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Herein we report the synthesis of biodegradable hyperbranched polyglycerols (BHPGs) having acid-cleavable core structure by anionic ring-opening multibranching polymerization (ROMBP) of glycidol using initiators bearing dimethyl and cyclohexyl ketal groups. Five different multifunctional initiators carrying one to fou...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Shenoi RA,Lai BF,Kizhakkedathu JN

更新日期：2012-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reports the synthesis of hyaluronan (HA) and its derivatives via the hyaluronidase-catalyzed polymerization of 2-substituted oxazoline derivative monomers designed as "transition-state analogue substrates". Polymerization of 2-methyl oxazoline monomer from N-acetylhyalobiuronate (GlcAbeta(1-->3)GlcNAc) effe...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Ochiai H,Ohmae M,Mori T,Kobayashi S

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past 10 years, polyglycerols and their structurally related analogs have received considerable attention in the biomedical field. Poly(glycidyl methacrylate) (PGMA) is a versatile polymer because its pendant epoxide groups can be opened with different functional groups to generate poly(glycerol methacrylate)s...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Gao H,Elsabahy M,Giger EV,Li D,Prud'homme RE,Leroux JC

更新日期：2010-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：:A novel pH and temperature sensitive block copolymer was prepared by adding pH sensitive moiety to temperature sensitive block copolymer. This block copolymer solution showed a reversible sol-gel transition by a small pH change in the range of pH 7.4-8.0 and also by the temperature change in the region of body tempera...

journal_title：Biomacromolecules

authors： Shim WS,Yoo JS,Bae YH,Lee DS

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00