BSA adsorption on differently charged polystyrene nanoparticles using isothermal titration calorimetry and the influence on cellular uptake.

abstract：:Highly crystalline amylose-polytetrahydrofuran (PTHF) complexes can be obtained by employing organic solvents as washing agents after complex formation. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) of the washed complexes appear sharp at 12.9°-13.2° and 19.6°-20.1°, clear signs of the presence of V6I -amylose. Other diffraction peaks ...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Rachmawati R,Woortman AJ,Loos K

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three different microbial wild-type strains are compared with respect to their potential as industrial scale polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) producers from the feed stock whey lactose. The halophilic archaeon Haloferax mediterranei as well as two eubacterial strains (Pseudomonas hydrogenovora and Hydrogenophaga pseudoflava...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Koller M,Hesse P,Bona R,Kutschera C,Atlić A,Braunegg G

更新日期：2007-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：:The properties of poly(D,L-lactide)-block-poly(2-hydroxyethyl acrylate) (PLA-b-PHEA) block copolymers by means of in vitro / in vivo (rat) degradation are investigated and compared to those of PLA homopolymer. Over 12 weeks, we observe mass loss and molecular weight decrease. In vitro and in vivo findings are very sim...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Clément B,Decherchi P,Féron F,Bertin D,Gigmes D,Trimaille T,Marqueste T

更新日期：2011-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：:In this paper we report on the synthesis of diversified linear polyamine architectures with different chain lengths and compositions and their interaction with phosphate groups of DNA/siRNA. The polyplex formation between model nucleotide (dsDNA) and these linear polyamines has been determined at different nitrogen to...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Fischer W,Brissault B,Prévost S,Kopaczynska M,Andreou I,Janosch A,Gradzielski M,Haag R

更新日期：2010-09-09 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：:Mucins are high molecular-weight glycoproteins having oligosaccharides attached to serine or threonine residues of the mucin core protein backbone by O-glycosidic linkages. They are major components of mucus, covering the luminal surfaces of epithelial respiratory, gastrointestinal and reproductive tracts, and respons...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Aksoy N,Akinci OF

更新日期：2004-05-17 00:00:00

abstract：:The preclinical development of nanomedicines raises several challenges and requires a comprehensive characterization. Among them is the evaluation of the biodistribution following systemic administration. In previous work, the biocompatibility and in vitro targeting ability of a glycol chitosan (GC) based nanogel have...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Pereira P,Correia A,Gama FM

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A microfluidic technique is described to encapsulate living cells in alginate hydrogel microparticles generated from monodisperse double-emulsion templates. A microcapillary device is used to fabricate double emulsion templates composed of an alginate drop surrounded by a mineral oil shell. Hydrogel formation begins w...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Martinez CJ,Kim JW,Ye C,Ortiz I,Rowat AC,Marquez M,Weitz D

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cell adhesion to a scaffold is a prerequisite for tissue engineering. Many studies have been focused on enhancing cell adhesion to synthetic materials that are used for scaffold fabrication. In this study, we applied an avidin-biotin binding system to enhance chondrocyte adhesion to biodegradable polymers. Biotin mole...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Tsai WB,Wang MC

更新日期：2005-03-15 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：:In situ self-assemblies of new biodegradable triblock PLLA-b-PBS-b-PLLA and PDLA-b-PBS-b-PDLA have been investigated in acetonitrile solution. At first, two series of PLLA-b-PBS-b-PLLA and PDLA-b-PBS-b-PDLA, respectively denoted as the P and Q triblock copolyester series, were prepared with fixed PBS block ((overline)...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Jia L,Yin L,Li Y,Li Q,Yang J,Yu J,Shi Z,Fang Q,Cao A

更新日期：2005-06-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Poly(N-methylvinylamines) with secondary amines can form complexes with plasmid DNA (pDNA) and provide transfection efficiency in HeLa cells in the same order as linear polyethyleneimine but with higher cell viability. Chemical modifications of poly(N-methylvinylamine) backbones are performed to further improve transf...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Dréan M,Debuigne A,Jérôme C,Goncalves C,Midoux P,Rieger J,Guégan P

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Desferrioxamine (DFO) is a clinically approved, high affinity iron chelator used for the treatment of iron overload. Due to its short half-life and toxicity, DFO is administered for 8-12 h per day, 5-7 d per week. In this manuscript, the influence of molecular properties of hyperbranched polyglycerol (HPG)-DFO conjuga...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Hamilton JL,Ul-Haq MI,Creagh AL,Haynes CA,Kizhakkedathu JN

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Currently, there is no gadolinium-based contrast agent available for conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) detection of amyloidal beta (Aβ) plaques in Alzheimer's disease (AD). Its timely finding would be vital for patient survival and quality of life. Curcumin (CUR), a common Indian spice effectively binds to...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Patil R,Gangalum PR,Wagner S,Portilla-Arias J,Ding H,Rekechenetskiy A,Konda B,Inoue S,Black KL,Ljubimova JY,Holler E

更新日期：2015-09-01 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：:To explore the potential of a star-shaped 8-armed poly(ethylene glycol)35K-block-poly(L-lactide)37K (8-armed PEG35K-b-PLLA37K: M(n) of PEG = 35 000, M(n) of PLLA = 37 000) film as a novel bioabsorbable adhesion-prevention membrane, the water structure, surface contact angle, protein adsorption, and cell and platelet a...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Nagahama K,Ohya Y,Ouchi T

更新日期：2006-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Although chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common adult leukemia in Western world, it remains incurable with conventional chemotherapeutic agents. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) is an antitumor candidate in cancer therapy. This study examines the proapoptotic effects...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Franiak-Pietryga I,Ostrowska K,Maciejewski H,Appelhans D,Misiewicz M,Ziemba B,Bednarek M,Bryszewska M,Borowiec M

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This work focuses on the development of ultrasound contrast vesicles for ultrasound-mediated enhanced transfection of nucleic acids in the cancer cells and projects its application as a tool for diagnostic imaging. The ultrasound contrast vesicles are stable, anionic, nanoscaled vesicles with ultrasound contrast equiv...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Shah H,Tariq I,Engelhardt K,Bakowsky U,Pinnapireddy SR

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to design a novel two-component hybrid scaffold using the fibrin/alginate porous hydrogel Smart Matrix combined to a backing layer of plasma polymerized polydimethylsiloxane (Sil) membrane to make the fibrin-based dermal scaffold more robust for the treatment of the clinically challenging pres...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Sharma V,Kohli N,Moulding D,Afolabi H,Hook L,Mason C,García-Gareta E

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thermosensitive macroporous scaffolds of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (polyNIPA) loaded with chitosan/bemiparin nanoparticles are prepared by the free radical polymerization in cryogenic conditions. Chitosan/bemiparin nanoparticles of 102 ± 6.5 nm diameter are prepared by complex coacervation and loaded into polyNIPA c...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Peniche H,Reyes-Ortega F,Aguilar MR,Rodríguez G,Abradelo C,García-Fernández L,Peniche C,San Román J

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fluorescent dye labeled unfunctionalized and functionalized poly(n-butylcyanoacrylate) nanoparticles were prepared using a miniemulsion technique. Amino acid and methoxyPEG functionalization could be introduced by using aqueous solutions as an initiator for the anionic polymerization in the heterophase. All the partic...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Weiss CK,Lorenz MR,Landfester K,Mailänder V

更新日期：2007-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Redox-responsive micelles are versatile nanoplatforms for on-demand drug delivery, but the in situ evaluation of drug release is challenging. Fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) technique shows potential for addressing this, while the aggregation-caused quenching effect limits the assay sensitivity. The aim ...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Wang X,Li J,Yan Q,Chen Y,Fan A,Wang Z,Zhao Y

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Amino acid ester substituted polyphosphazenes are osteoactive benefiting from their phosphorus-containing chemical structure, which highlights interests in bone tissue engineering. To correlate their chemical structures with cell activities, in this study, poly[(ethyl alanato)0.3 (ethyl glycinato)0.7 phosphazene] (PAG...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Huang Z,Yang L,Hu X,Huang Y,Cai Q,Ao Y,Yang X

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Melanin is an effective absorber of light and can extend to near infrared (NIR) regions. In this study, a natural melanin is presented as a photothermal therapeutic agent (PTA) because it provides a good photothermal conversion efficiency, shows biodegradability, and does not induce long-term toxicity during retention...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Kim M,Kim HS,Kim MA,Ryu H,Jeong HJ,Lee CM

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diblock and multiblock copolymers composed of a poly(D,L-lactide) (PLA) or poly(trimethylene carbonate) (PTMC) core with a hydrophilic chain of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) were prepared. These copolymers, in which the core is connected to PEG through a polyfunctional molecule such as citric, mucic, or tartaric acid, m...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Ben-Shabat S,Kumar N,Domb AJ

更新日期：2006-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Novel block copolymers using the monomers 5-(2-methoxyethyoxymethyl)-5-methyl-[1,3]-dioxa-2-one (TMCM-MOE1OM) as a hydrophilic segment and lactides as a hydrophobic segment were designed in order to prepare controllable degradation polymers by dynamic polymer rearrangement based on the hydrophilicity. When the copolym...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Ajiro H,Takahashi Y,Akashi M,Fujiwara T

更新日期：2012-10-01 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：:Current methods of tissue fixation rely on mechanical-related technologies developed from the clothing and carpentry industries. Herein, a novel bioadhesive method that allows tuneable adhesion and is also applicable to biodegradable polyester substrates is described. Diazirine is the key functional group that allows ...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Mogal V,Papper V,Chaurasia A,Feng G,Marks R,Steele T

更新日期：2014-04-01 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：: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