Multifunctional Sutures with Temperature Sensing and Infection Control.

abstract：:Within this work, a new class of sequence-defined heteromultivalent glycomacromolecules bearing lactose residues and nonglycosidic motifs for probing glycoconjugate recognition in carbohydrate recognition domain (CRD) of galectin-3 is presented. Galectins, a family of β-galactoside-binding proteins, are known to play ...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Freichel T,Heine V,Laaf D,Mackintosh EE,Sarafova S,Elling L,Snyder NL,Hartmann L

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The repair of large crushed or sectioned segments of peripheral nerves remains a challenge in regenerative medicine due to the complexity of the biological environment and the lack of proper biomaterials and architecture to foster reconstruction. Traditionally such reconstruction is only achieved by using fresh human ...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Belanger K,Dinis TM,Taourirt S,Vidal G,Kaplan DL,Egles C

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The design and preparation of highly efficient drug delivery platforms using green methodologies is at the forefront of nanotherapeutics research. POxylated polyurea dendrimers are efficiently synthesized using a supercritical-assisted polymerization in carbon dioxide. These fluorescent, pH-responsive and water-solubl...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Restani RB,Conde J,Pires RF,Martins P,Fernandes AR,Baptista PV,Bonifácio VD,Aguiar-Ricardo A

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tissue adhesives are an attractive class of biomaterials, which can serve as a treatment for meniscus tears. In this study, physicochemical and adhesive properties of novel biodegradable three-armed- and hyperbranched block copolymeric adhesives are evaluated. Additionally, their degradation in vitro and in vivo, and ...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Bochyńska AI,Hannink G,Rongen JJ,Grijpma DW,Buma P

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vessel morphogenesis is vital to regenerative medicine strategies. Here, collagen polymers, specified by intermolecular cross-link composition, are used to independently vary microstructure (fibril density, interfibril branching) and physical properties (stiffness) to guide 3D vessel network formation by endothelial c...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Whittington CF,Yoder MC,Voytik-Harbin SL

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A hybrid system for producing conducting polymers within a doping hydrogel mesh is presented. These conductive hydrogels demonstrate comparable electroactivity to conventional conducting polymers without requiring the need for mobile doping ions which are typically used in literature. These hybrids have superior mecha...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Green RA,Hassarati RT,Goding JA,Baek S,Lovell NH,Martens PJ,Poole-Warren LA

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previously synthesized amphiphilic diblock copolymers with pendant dendron moieties have been investigated for their potential use as drug carriers to improve the delivery of an anticancer drug to human breast cancer cells. Diblock copolymer (P71 D3 )-based micelles effectively encapsulate the doxorubicin (DOX) with a...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Viswanathan G,Hsu YH,Voon SH,Imae T,Siriviriyanun A,Lee HB,Kiew LV,Chung LY,Yusa S

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:L-, P-, and E-Selectin are cell adhesion molecules that play a crucial role in leukocyte recruitment from the blood stream to the afflicted tissue in an acute and chronic inflammatory setting. Since selectins mediate the initial contact of leukocytes to the vascular endothelium, they have evolved as a valuable therape...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Weinhart M,Gröger D,Enders S,Riese SB,Dernedde J,Kainthan RK,Brooks DE,Haag R

更新日期：2011-08-11 00:00:00

abstract：:The naturally occurring edible biopolymer poly(gamma-glutamic acid) (gamma-PGA) is shown to be an efficient chelating agent of vanadium(IV). The structure of poly(gamma-glutamic acid)oxovanadium(IV) (VO-gamma-PGA) complex in solution has been analyzed by electron spin resonance and UV-visible absorption spectra. The e...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Karmaker S,Saha TK

更新日期：2008-02-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary air leaks are medical complications of thoracic surgery for which fibrin sealant is the main treatment. In this study, innovative sealants based on hydrophobically modified Alaska pollock-derived gelatin (hm-ApGltn) and a poly(ethylene)glycol-based 4-armed cross-linker (4S-PEG) have been developed and their ...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Mizuta R,Taguchi T

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gliadin, a component of gluten and a known epitope, is implicated in celiac disease (CeD) and results in an inflammatory response in CeD patients when consumed. Acrylamide-based polyelectrolytes are employed as models to determine the effect of molecular weight and pendent group on non-covalent interaction modes with ...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Bristol AN,Carpenter BP,Davis AN,Kemp LK,Rangachari V,Karim S,Morgan SE

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An arginine-leucine block copolypeptide (R60 L20 ) is synthesized, which is capable of forming vesicles with controllable sizes, able to transport hydrophilic cargo across the cell membrane, and exhibit relatively low cytotoxicity. The R60 L20 vesicles also possess the ability to deliver DNA into mammalian cells for t...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Sun VZ,Choe UJ,Rodriguez AR,Dai H,Deming TJ,Kamei DT

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Open-pore biodegradable foams with controlled porous architectures were prepared by combining gas foaming and microparticulate templating. Microparticulate composites of poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL) and micrometric sodium chloride particles (NaCl), in concentrations ranging from 70/30 to 20/80 wt.-% of PCL/NaCl we...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Salerno A,Iannace S,Netti PA

更新日期：2008-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Aggregation of denatured or unfolded proteins establishes a large energy barrier to spontaneous recovery of protein form and function following traumatic injury, tissue cryopreservation, and biopharmaceutical storage. Some tissues utilize small heat shock proteins (sHSPs) to prevent irreversible aggregation, which all...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Poellmann MJ,Sosnick TR,Meredith SC,Lee RC

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The preparation of mono- and multifilament sutures incorporating ibuprofen as an anti-inflammatory agent is considered. Poly(p-dioxanone) monofilament samples can be loaded by a molecular diffusion process using a swelling agent such as dichloromethane. The mechanical properties have been measured and have not shown a...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Zurita R,Puiggalí J,Rodríguez-Galán A

更新日期：2006-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Emphasizing the role of hydrogel stiffness and cellular differentiation, this study develops collagen and elastin-like polypeptide (ELP)-based bone regenerative hydrogels loaded with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) and doxycycline with mechanical properties suitable for osteogenesis. The drug-...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Pal P,Nguyen QC,Benton AH,Marquart ME,Janorkar AV

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Different strategies of chemotherapeutics-based combination cancer therapy have presented enhanced antitumor efficiency and are widely used in clinical cancer treatments. However, several drawbacks of the systems for systemic administration, including low drug accumulation at tumor sites and significant systemic side ...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Yu S,He C,Chen X

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three types of multilayer films made from poly(L-lysine)/hyaluronan, chitosan/hyaluronan, and poly(allylamine hydrochloride)/poly(L-glutamic acid), were used to investigate the interplay between film mechano-chemical properties and cell adhesion. We showed that C2C12 myoblast adhesion and proliferation depended on the...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Boudou T,Crouzier T,Nicolas C,Ren K,Picart C

更新日期：2011-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Recombinantly produced spider silk proteins have high potential for bioengineering and various biomedical applications because of their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and low immunogenicity. Here, the recently described small spider silk protein eMaSp1s is assembled into hydrogels, which can be 3D printed into sc...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Thamm C,DeSimone E,Scheibel T

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microbial transglutaminase (mTG) and mushroom tyrosinase (MT) are used to crosslink B. mori silk fibroin/gelatin (SF/G) films. Crosslinked and uncrosslinked SF/G films show no phase separation. The thermal behavior and the conformational structure of SF/G films are strongly affected by blending and enzymatic treatment...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Taddei P,Chiono V,Anghileri A,Vozzi G,Freddi G,Ciardelli G

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nanotechnology is finding ever increasing application in the life science arena where nanoparticles can be used to deliver cargoes in cells. However, a clear understanding of the relationship between the chemical properties of the particle and its uptake efficiency is lacking. Herein, the effects on particle cellular ...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Thielbeer F,Johansson EM,Chankeshwara SV,Bradley M

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to establish the safe and effective ocular delivery system of therapeutic small interfering RNA (siRNA) in corneal neovascularization therapy. The major hurdle present in siRNA-based corneal neovascularization (CNV) therapy is severe cytotoxicity caused by repetitive drug treatment. A reducibl...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Han H,Son S,Son S,Kim N,Yhee JY,Lee JH,Choi JS,Joo CK,Lee H,Lee D,Kim WJ,Kim SH,Kwon IC,Kim H,Kim K

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigates the structural features of porcine gastric mucin (PGM) in aqueous dispersions and its interactions with water-soluble polymers (poly(acrylic acid) (PAA), poly(methacrylic acid) (PMAA), poly(ethylene oxide), and poly(ethylene glycol)) using isothermal titration calorimetry, turbidimetric titrati...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Albarkah YA,Green RJ,Khutoryanskiy VV

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plant derived flavonoids have not been well explored in tissue engineering applications due to difficulties in efficient formulations with biomaterials for controlled presentation. Here, the authors report that surface coating of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) on polymeric substrates including poly (L-lactic acid) (P...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Madhurakkat Perikamana SK,Lee SM,Lee J,Ahmad T,Lee MS,Yang HS,Shin H

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The synthesis of a new glycomonomer based on mannose, prepared via CuAAC, is reported. The resulting 1,2,3-triazole linkage between mannose and the polymer backbone ensures the formation of highly stable glycopolymers, which will not undergo hydrolysis. The monomer 2'-(4-vinyl-[1,2,3]-triazol-1-yl)ethyl-O-alpha-D-mann...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Hetzer M,Chen G,Barner-Kowollik C,Stenzel MH

更新日期：2010-02-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Modification of the biomaterial surface topography is a promising strategy to prevent bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation. In this study, we use direct laser interference patterning (DLIP) to modify polystyrene surface topography at sub-micrometer scale. The results revealed that three-dimensional micrometer stru...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Valle J,Burgui S,Langheinrich D,Gil C,Solano C,Toledo-Arana A,Helbig R,Lasagni A,Lasa I

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chitin is the second most abundant natural polysaccharide with biocompatibility and bioactivity. Aqueous KOH/urea solution is reported for rapid dissolution of chitin, therefore providing a greener and more efficient avenue to fabricate chitin-based functional materials. Chitosan is the most important derivative of ch...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Xu H,Zhang L,Zhang H,Luo J,Gao X

更新日期：2021-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：:The preparation of histidine enriched dendritic peptide amphiphiles and their self-assembly into multicomponent pH-switchable supramolecular polymers is reported. Alternating histidine and phenylalanine peptide synthons allow the assembly/disassembly to be adjusted in a physiologically relevant range of pH 5.3-6.0. Co...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Ahlers P,Frisch H,Holm R,Spitzer D,Barz M,Besenius P

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The nanostructure of a biomaterial surface has strong influence on cell behavior. The migration of cells on nanostructured surfaces, however, has not been investigated so far. In this study, we used PCL/PEG diblock copolymers as model surfaces to examine the effect of nanoislands on migration of different cells, inclu...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Hsu SH,Tang CM,Chiu JJ,Liao TC,Lin CC,Iwata H

更新日期：2007-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Poly[(R)-3-hydroxybutyrate] (P(3HB)) and its copolymers are accumulated by a wide variety of microorganisms as intracellular carbon and energy material, and are extensively studied as biodegradable and biocompatible thermoplastics. However, these microbial polyesters have not been recognized as practical because of th...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Iwata T

更新日期：2005-08-12 00:00:00