Poly(amidoamine)-based dendrimer/siRNA complexation studied by computer simulations: effects of pH and generation on dendrimer structure and siRNA binding.

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：:Biodegradable hydrogels were synthesized by the click reaction of 4-arm azido-terminated PEG differing in molecular weight (2,100 and 8,800) and two alkyne-terminated peptides: [alkyne]-GFLGK-[alkyne] and ([alkyne]-GFLG)(2)K. The physical properties of in situ formed hydrogels were examined. The hydrogels were highly ...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Yang J,Jacobsen MT,Pan H,Kopecek J

更新日期：2010-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：:The core-shell micelles in aqueous solutions were prepared at low CAC values (<0.1 mg · mL(-1) ) from amphiphilic graft copolymers consisting of poly(methyl methacrylate) backbone (120-165 units) with loosely grafted (17-40%) hydroxyl-capped PEG (9 vs 6 units in side chain) for drug loading. Hydrophobic indomethacin (...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Maksym-Bębenek P,Neugebauer D

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The biorecognition-based control of attachment/detachment of MCF-7 cancer cells from polymer-coated surfaces is demonstrated. A glass surface is coated with a thermoresponsive statistical copolymer of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-acrylamide) [p(NIPAm-co-Am)], which is end-capped with the Gly-Arg-Gly-Asp-Ser (GRGDS) p...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Brunato S,Mastrotto F,Bellato F,Garofalo M,Göddenhenrich T,Mantovani G,Alexander C,Gross S,Salmaso S,Caliceti P

更新日期：2020-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：:The chain length and end groups of linear PEG grafted on smooth surfaces is known to influence protein adsorption and thrombocyte adhesion. Here, it is explored whether established structure function relationships can be transferred to application relevant, rough surfaces. Functionalization of poly(ether imide) (PEI) ...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Neffe AT,von Ruesten-Lange M,Braune S,Luetzow K,Roch T,Richau K,Jung F,Lendlein A

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fabrication of 3D cell microenvironments exploiting versatile, long-term stable passivating poly(acryl amide) brushes in a microwell format and the study of the behavior of fibroblast and pancreatic tumor cells in wells of systematically varied shape and size is reported. The microwells, which are obtained by comb...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Lilge I,Jiang S,Schönherr H

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An insoluble wheat proteins-based polymer networks with new functional groups and positive charges were prepared through grafting-coupling reactions. The networks were also flexible with a lower glass transition temperature since the existence of the grafted mobile segments. The multi-component/multi-phase systems bec...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Kurniawan L,Qiao GG,Zhang X

更新日期：2009-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：:The preparation of a novel peptide/dendrimer hybrid is reported in which an elastin-like oligopeptide is successfully assembled onto a poly(amidoamine) dendrimer surface (G4-ELP), and its unique thermo-responsive behavior is discussed. As a result, the G4-ELP is found to exhibit LCST behavior in the pH range 3-10 incl...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Koga T,Iimura M,Higashi N

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cells in physiological 3D environments differ considerably in morphology and differentiation from those in 2D tissue culture. Naturally derived polymer systems are frequently used to study cells in 3D. These 3D matrices are complex with respect to their chemical composition, mechanical properties, and geometry. Theref...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Greiner AM,Richter B,Bastmeyer M

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A novel elastic scaffold that simulates the deformability of annulus fibrosus (AF) and has good biocompatibility was developed. The scaffold was formed of a malic acid-based polyester poly(1,8-octanediol malate) (POM), which was synthesized by direct polycondensation. The tensile strength of POM gradually increased wi...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Wan Y,Feng G,Shen FH,Balian G,Laurencin CT,Li X

更新日期：2007-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Well-defined amphiphilic polymers of the ABA and ABC type are synthesized, where A is poly(L-lysine hydrochloride) (PLL), B is poly(γ-benzyl-(d7) L-glutamate) (PBLG(-d7)), and C is poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO). The two polymers exhibit similar PBLG(-d7) composition, while in the ABC, the volume fraction of PEO block is ...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Iatrou H,Dimas K,Gkikas M,Tsimblouli C,Sofianopoulou S

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Uniform chitosan microspheres have been fabricated and weakly crosslinked for potential applications in colon-specific drug delivery. The effects of microsphere size, crosslinking density and electrostatic interactions between the drug and chitosan on drug release were studied, employing model drugs of different acidi...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Choy YB,Cheng F,Choi H,Kim KK

更新日期：2008-12-08 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：:Multifunctional polymers with defined structure and biocompatibility are critical to the development of drug delivery systems and bioconjugates. In this article, the synthesis, in vitro blood compatibility, cell viability, in vivo circulation, biodistribution, and clearance of hybrid copolymers based on linear and bra...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Imran ul-haq M,Lai BF,Kizhakkedathu JN

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, PLLA nanofibers are fabricated by electrospinning and their surfaces are modified by laminin/chitosan (LN/CS) polyelectrolyte multilayer. Surface C/N ratio determined by XPS analysis quantitatively indicates of discrete coating layers on the nanofibers. The amount of LN deposited sustainably increases w...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： He L,Tang S,Prabhakaran MP,Liao S,Tian L,Zhang Y,Xue W,Ramakrishna S

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HSVEC behavior under physiological shear stress in vitro is investigated on PET surfaces micropatterned with both RGDS and WQPPRARI peptides. This technique allows (i) creating geometries on surface to guide cell orientation under shear stress and (ii) controlling surface chemical composition in order to modulate cell...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Chollet C,Bareille R,Rémy M,Guignandon A,Bordenave L,Laroche G,Durrieu MC

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In pluripotent stem cell differentiation, embryoid bodies (EBs) provide a three-dimensional [3D] multicellular precursor in lineage specification. The internal structure of EBs is not well characterized yet is predicted to be an important parameter to differentiation. Here, we use custom SU-8 molds to generate transpa...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Tomov ML,Olmsted ZT,Paluh JL

更新日期：2015-07-01 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：:A simple continuous flow wet-spinning method to achieve mechanical reinforcement of the two oppositely charged biopolymers chitosan and gellan gum is described. The mechanical properties of these biopolymers are influenced by the order of addition. Using a facile method for mechanical reinforcement of gellan gum/chito...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Granero AJ,Razal JM,Wallace GG,in het Panhuis M

更新日期：2009-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：:The antimicrobial activity of poly(alkyloxazoline) telechelics with one quaternary N,N-dimethyldodecylammonium (DDA) end group was found to be greatly controlled by the non-bioactive distal end group, the so-called satellite group. In systematic investigations, the nature of the latter groups was varied to explore the...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Waschinski CJ,Herdes V,Schueler F,Tiller JC

更新日期：2005-02-23 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the self-assembly of a series of amphiphilic diblock copolymers comprising a biocompatible, hydrophilic block, poly(2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine) (PMPC) and a pH-sensitive block, poly(2-(diisopropylamino)ethyl methacrylate) (PDPA), into a dispersion of colloidally stable, nanometer-sized polymers...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Lomas H,Du J,Canton I,Madsen J,Warren N,Armes SP,Lewis AL,Battaglia G

更新日期：2010-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Nanoparticles (NP) represent a promising tool for biomedical applications. Here, sulfonate- and phosphonate-functionalized polystyrene NP are analyzed for their interaction with human monocyte-derived dendritic cells (DC). Immature dendritic cells (iDC) display a higher time- and dose-dependent uptake of functionalize...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Frick SU,Bacher N,Baier G,Mailänder V,Landfester K,Steinbrink K

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polycations, mimicking activity of antibacterial peptides, belong to an important class of molecules investigated as a support or as an alternative to antibiotics. In this work, studies of modified linear amphiphilic statistical polymethyloxazoline (PMOX) and polyethyleneimine copolymers (PMOX_PEI) series are presente...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Kozon D,Mierzejewska J,Kobiela T,Grochowska A,Dudnyk K,Głogowska A,Sobiepanek A,Kuźmińska A,Ciach T,Augustynowicz-Kopeć E,Jańczewski D

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biocompatible polymeric coatings for metallic stents are desired, as currently used materials present limitations such as deformation during degradation and exponential loss of mechanical properties after implantation. These concerns, together with the present risks of the drug-eluting stents, namely, thrombosis and r...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Navarro L,Mogosanu DE,de Jong T,Bakker AD,Schaubroeck D,Luna J,Rintoul I,Vanfleteren J,Dubruel P

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We recently discovered that poly(aspartate) (PAA) hydrolase-1 from Pedobacter sp. KP-2 has a unique property of specifically cleaving the amide bond between β-aspartate units in thermally synthesized PAA (tPAA). In the present study, the enzymatic synthesis of poly(α-ethyl β-aspartate) (β-PAA) was performed by taking ...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Hiraishi T,Masuda E,Miyamoto D,Kanayama N,Abe H,Maeda M

更新日期：2011-02-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Two different composite scaffolds, solid-freeform-fabricated PCL/β-TCP supplemented with and without collagen nanofibers are fabricated. These scaffolds are evaluated whether a combination of collagen nanofibers with PCL/β-TCP can promote osteogenesis in a mastoid obliteration. To assess the effects of the cellular ac...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Jang CH,Cho YB,Yeo MG,Kim GH

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:5,6-Bis(benzylideneamino)-2-mercaptopyrimidin-4-ol (SCR7) is a new anti cancer molecule having capability to selectively inhibit non-homologous end joining (NHEJ), one of the DNA double strand break (DSB) repair pathways inside the cells. In spite of the promising potential as an anticancer agent, hydrophobicity of SC...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： John F,George J,Vartak SV,Srivastava M,Hassan PA,Aswal VK,Karki SS,Raghavan SC

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polymeric nanostructures obtained through self-assembly of reduction-sensitive amphiphilic triblock copolymers were investigated as potential drug delivery systems. The characteristic feature of these polymers is their cleavable disulfide bond in the center of the hydrophobic block. Therefore, the triblock copolymers ...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Toughraï S,Malinova V,Masciadri R,Menon S,Tanner P,Palivan C,Bruns N,Meier W

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The antiviral effects of the cationic acrylate polymer E100 on a panel of lipid-enveloped viruses and the interactions involved are studied. The treatment of several common viruses with E100 induced a dose-dependent inhibition of the infectivity of viruses below the detection limit of the assays employed. Similarly, t...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Alasino RV,Bianco ID,Vitali MS,Zarzur JA,Beltramo DM

更新日期：2007-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Cell-free approaches to in situ tissue engineering require materials that are mechanically stable and are able to control cell-adhesive behavior upon implantation. Here, the development of mechanically stable grafts with non-cell adhesive properties via a mix-and-match approach using ureido-pyrimidinone (UPy)-modified...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： van Almen GC,Talacua H,Ippel BD,Mollet BB,Ramaekers M,Simonet M,Smits AI,Bouten CV,Kluin J,Dankers PY

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00