Self-assembling viral mimetics: one long journey with short steps.

abstract：:The effects of RGD peptide conjugation to alginate hydrogel on the adipogenic differentiation of ASCs was investigated. After 3 d of culture, RGD-modified alginate hydrogels significantly stimulated FAK and integrin α1 gene expressions and vinculin expression in ASCs. In addition, RGD-modified alginate hydrogels signi...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Kang SW,Cha BH,Park H,Park KS,Lee KY,Lee SH

更新日期：2011-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：:New data are constantly gathered to show the role of oxidative stress and the involvement of reactive oxygen species in the pathogenesis of degenerative diseases. InsP6 is able to coordinate iron metal in order to prevent iron-catalyzed free radical formation. The aim of the present paper is to describe a new syntheti...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Iemma F,Trombino S,Puoci F,Cirillo G,Spizzirri UG,Muzzalupo R,Picci N

更新日期：2005-11-04 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：:Manipulated roughness has been etched on nanofibers to modulate adsorption of serum proteins for serum-free cells cultivation. Mixtures of Polycaprolactone and Pluronic with various blending ratios are electrospun to nanofibers and Pluronic is subsequently leached out by methanol. Electron microscopy reveals that surf...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Mao W,Yoo HS

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of long-lasting polymer coatings on biodevice surfaces has been investigated to improve material-tissue interaction, minimize adverse effects, and enhance their functionality. Natural polymers, especially chitosan, are of particular interest due to their excellent biological properties, such as biocompatibilit...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Souza Campelo C,Chevallier P,Loy C,Silveira Vieira R,Mantovani D

更新日期：2020-01-01 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：:Protein-polymer conjugates are widely used to improve the pharmacokinetic properties of therapeutic proteins. Commercially available conjugates employ poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) as the protective polymer; however, PEG has a number of shortcomings, including non-biodegradability and immunogenicity, that call for the d...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Steinbach T,Becker G,Spiegel A,Figueiredo T,Russo D,Wurm FR

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extraction processes of natural fibers can be performed by different procedures that include mechanical, chemical and biological methods. Each method presents different advantages or drawbacks according to the amount of fiber produced or the quality and properties of fiber bundles obtained. In this study, biological n...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Gañán P,Zuluaga R,Velez JM,Mondragon I

更新日期：2004-10-20 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：:In this work we report, compare and discuss the results obtained from fully atomistic molecular dynamics simulations of generations 4, 5, and 6 of PAMAM-based dendrimers having NH(3) and triethanolamine as cores, forming complexes with a short interfering RNA (siRNA) at different pH values and at physiological ionic ...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Karatasos K,Posocco P,Laurini E,Pricl S

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this preliminary work we have prepared a fluorinated polymer capable of solubilizing an appreciable amount of O(2) and, at the same time, maintaining a higher water solubility than perfluoroalkanes investigated as injectable O(2) carriers. In particular, we describe the synthesis and characterization of a new macro...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Mandracchia D,Piccionello AP,Pitarresi G,Pace A,Buscemi S,Giammona G

更新日期：2007-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) is an important protein for wound healing and angiogenesis in tissue engineering, but the lack of a viable delivery system hampers its clinical application. This study aims to maintain the long-term controlled release of bFGF by utilizing a collagen/heparin bi-affinity multilayer ...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Hao W,Han J,Chu Y,Huang L,Zhuang Y,Sun J,Li X,Zhao Y,Chen Y,Dai J

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Uniform stereo-complex microparticles ranging from nanometer to micrometer size are prepared by using stereo multiblock co-poly(rac-lactide)s (smb-PLAs) with different stereo-regularity. At comparable molecular weights, as the smb-PLA stereo-regularity decreases from 88% to 76%, the crystallinity of the microparticles...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Hu J,Tang Z,Qiu X,Han Y,Du Q,Chen X,Jing X

更新日期：2005-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:An electroactive amino/carboxyl-capped aniline tetramer (AT) is covalently grafted to the surface of hydroxyapatite (HA) nanoparticles to generate novel electroactive HA-AT nanoparticles. The amount of AT ranges from 16.5 to 34.0 wt% and is characterized by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The HA-AT nanoparticles are...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Liu Y,Cui H,Zhuang X,Zhang P,Cui Y,Wang X,Wei Y,Chen X

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traditionally, conductive materials for electrodes are based on high modulus metals or alloys. Development of bioelectrodes that mimic the mechanical properties of the soft, low modulus tissues in which they are implanted is a rapidly expanding field of research. Many polymers exist that more closely match tissue mech...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Patton AJ,Poole-Warren LA,Green RA

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bioinks play a key role in determining the capability of the biofabricatoin processes and the resolution of the printed constructs. Excellent biocompatibility, tunable physical properties, and ease of chemical or biological modifications of gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) have made it an attractive choice as bioinks for ...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Kumar H,Sakthivel K,Mohamed MGA,Boras E,Shin SR,Kim K

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because of the high mortality of coronary atherosclerotic heart diseases, it is necessary to develop novel early detection methods for vulnerable atherosclerotic plaques. Phenotype transformation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) plays a vital role in progressed atherosclerotic plaques. Osteopontin (OPN) is one ...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Li S,Gou T,Wang Q,Chen M,Chen Z,Xu M,Wang Y,Han D,Cao R,Liu J,Liang P,Dai Z,Cao F

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Novel chitosan (CHS) and cellulose sulfates (CSs) are studied regarding their mitogenic activity and their protective effect against proteolytic digestion of FGF-2. An intermediate degree of sulfation (DS(S) ) and lower concentration of CHS have superior effect on 3T3 cell growth while the mitogenic activity of CS inc...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Weltrowski A,da Silva Almeida ML,Peschel D,Zhang K,Fischer S,Groth T

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multivalent carbohydrate-lectin interactions play a crucial role in bacterial infection. Biomimicry of multivalent glycosystems represents a major strategy in the repression of bacterial growth. In this study, a new kind of glycopeptide (Naphthyl-Phe-Phe-Ser-Tyr, NMY) scaffold with mannose modification is designed and...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Li J,Liang S,Yan Y,Tian X,Li X

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Implant failure is one of the major concerns in the biomaterials field. Several factors have been related to the fail but in general these biomaterials do not exhibit comparable physical, chemical or biological properties to natural tissues and ultimately, these devices can lead to chronic inflammation and foreign-bod...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Marques AP,Reis RL,Hunt JA

更新日期：2005-08-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Gelatin-methacrylamide (gelMA) hydrogels are shown to support chondrocyte viability and differentiation and give wide ranging mechanical properties depending on several cross-linking parameters. Polymer concentration, UV exposure time, and thermal gelation prior to UV exposure allow for control over hydrogel stiffness...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Schuurman W,Levett PA,Pot MW,van Weeren PR,Dhert WJ,Hutmacher DW,Melchels FP,Klein TJ,Malda J

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In drug delivery to the human brain, blood vessels are a significant hurdle because they restrict the entry of most solutes to protect brain. To overcome this hurdle, an in vitro 3D model for brain endothelial barrier is developed using a microfluidic device with hydrogel providing a 3D extracellular matrix scaffold. ...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Chung B,Kim J,Nam J,Kim H,Jeong Y,Liu HW,Cho Y,Kim YH,Oh HJ,Chung S

更新日期：2020-06-01 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：:Development of artificial tissues providing the proper geometrical, mechanical, and environmental cues for cells is highly coveted in the field of tissue engineering. Recently, microfabrication strategies in combination with other chemistries have been utilized to capture the architectural complexity of intricate orga...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Kim MH,Kumar SK,Shirahama H,Seo J,Lee JH,Zhdanov VP,Cho NJ

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aims to develop an effective method to control motile microorganisms and enable their manipulation as functional 'live micro/nano robots'. A novel strategy based on Fe3 O4 nanoparticle-doped alginate hydrogel is developed to fashion an artificial extracellular matrix (ECM) for microbial cells (e.g., Sacchar...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Shi X,Shi Z,Wang D,Ullah MW,Yang G

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study investigates the effect of galactosylated gelatin on encapsulated HepG2 cells. Methacrylamide modified gelatin is evaluated and compared with its galactosylated counterpart with respect to effects on viability, morphological characteristics, proliferation, and the expression of hepatocyte specific ma...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Gevaert E,Billiet T,Declercq H,Dubruel P,Cornelissen R

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High-molecular-weight (co)polymers of trimethylene carbonate and D,L-lactide are efficiently crosslinked using PETA during gamma irradiation. Form-stable networks with gel contents of 86 ± 5 to 96 ± 1 are obtained from non-crystalline (co)polymers. Glass transition temperatures and elastic moduli of the networks can b...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Bat E,van Kooten TG,Feijen J,Grijpma DW

更新日期：2011-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The aggregative behaviors of hydroxypropylcellulose (HPC) molecules in aqueous solution and on substrates have been observed by employing laser light scattering (LLS) and, after deposition on a mica surface, atomic force microscopy (AFM). LLS studies showed that the HPC molecules formed large aggregates through self-a...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Yan L,Lin W,Bangal PR

更新日期：2006-07-14 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：: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