Triggered drug release from dynamic microspheres via a protein conformational change.

abstract：:Microspheres of amphiphilic multi-block poly(ester-ether)s (PEE)s and poly(ester-ether-amide)s (PEEA)s based on poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL) were investigated as delivery systems for proteins. The interest was mainly focused on the effect of their molecular structure and composition on the overall properties of th...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Quaglia F,Ostacolo L,Nese G,De Rosa G,La Rotonda MI,Palumbo R,Maglio G

更新日期：2005-10-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Plasmid DNA (pDNA) is encapsulated into biocompatible microgels by an inverse microemulsion polymerization method. Plasmid DNA and doxorubicin are successfully released from pDNA microgels and their release profiles are characterized by appropriate release models. The co-delivery of genes and drugs from the microgels ...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Costa D,Valente AJ,Miguel MG,Queiroz J

更新日期：2012-09-01 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：: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：: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：: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：: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：:The random copolymer, poly[lactide-co-glycotide-co-(epsilon-caprolactone)] (PLGACL) diacrylate was prepared by ring-opening polymerization of L-lactide, glycolide, and epsilon-caprolactone initiated with tetra(ethylene glycol). The diacrylated polymers were extensively characterized. With a UV embossing method, these ...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Zhu A,Chen R,Chan-Park MB

更新日期：2006-01-05 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 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 synthesis of a zwitterionic polymer, poly-sulfobetaine (poly-SPB), which shows remarkable efficiency in the suppression of insulin aggregation is described. Hydrophobic modification of the polymer results in almost complete inhibition at very low polymer concentrations. Further studies reveal that these polymers f...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Rajan R,Suzuki Y,Matsumura K

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is of paramount importance to study the cellular uptake processes of particles with defined surface property, especially the uptake pathways and intracellular transportation. In this study, aptamer AS1411 molecules, which are known to specifically bind the over-expressed nucleolin on cancer cell membrane, were conj...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Yu D,Zhang Y,Mao Z,Gao C

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascular grafts are used to bypass damaged or diseased blood vessels. Bacterial cellulose (BC) has been studied for use as an off-the-shelf graft. Herein, we present a novel, cost-effective, method for the production of small caliber BC grafts with minimal processing or requirements. The morphology of the graft wall p...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Leitão AF,Faria MA,Faustino AM,Moreira R,Mela P,Loureiro L,Silva I,Gama M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The design of a novel polymer-modified overlayer composed of PPAPE and GPMS on a silicon wafer for immobilization of DNA molecules is described. After hydroxylation of Si(100) surfaces, GPMS molecules were self-assembled onto these surfaces. PPAPE molecules were then covalently attached to the epoxy-terminated surface...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Demirel GB,Coşkun S,Kalkan M,Caykara T

更新日期：2009-05-13 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：:Back Cover: The authors have created polymers which release insulin using light. These materials utilize insulin itself as the primary monomer and therefore achieve a very high density (85% w/w insulin). This near perfect density makes them ideal as photoactivated depots of insulin. Further details can be found in the...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Sarode BR,Jain PK,Friedman SH

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Novel molecular ecological techniques were used to study changes in microbial community structure and population during degradation of polylactide (PLA)/organically modified layered silicates (OMLS) nanocomposites. Cloned gene sequences belonging to members of the phyla Actinobacteria and Ascomycota comprized the most...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Sangwan P,Way C,Wu DY

更新日期：2009-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The immobilization of enzymes into polymer hydrogels is a versatile approach to improve their stability and utility in biotechnological and biomedical applications. However, these systems typically show limited enzyme activity, due to unfavorable pore dimensions and low enzyme accessibility. Here, 3D jet writing of wa...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Steier A,Schmieg B,Irtel von Brenndorff Y,Meier M,Nirschl H,Franzreb M,Lahann J

更新日期：2020-09-01 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：:Silk fibroin is a useful protein polymer for biomaterials and tissue engineering. In this work, porogen leached scaffolds prepared from aqueous and HFIP silk solutions were reinforced through the addition of silk particles. This led to about 40 times increase in the specific compressive modulus and the yield strength ...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Rajkhowa R,Gil ES,Kluge J,Numata K,Wang L,Wang X,Kaplan DL

更新日期：2010-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, the Foresight Institute has pronounced six economic challenges that can be addressed through the progress of nanotechnology. One of these is the health and longevity of human life. Amongst applications anticipated to provide a solution to this challenge, gene therapy appears to be particularly promising. In ...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Lamarre B,Ryadnov MG

更新日期：2011-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Reaction of a beta-(1 --> 4) linked galactan with TDMS chloride followed by methylation and desilylation yields methyl galactans with unconventional functionalization patterns. The products were characterized via FTIR and NMR of the intact polymer and by CE after controlled depolymerization. A TDMS-derivatized methyl ...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Koschella A,Inngjerdingen K,Paulsen BS,Morris GA,Harding SE,Heinze T

更新日期：2008-01-09 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：: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：: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：:Metastasis is a pathogenic spread of cancer cells from the primary site to surrounding tissues and distant organs, making it one of the primary challenges for effective cancer treatment and the major cause of cancer mortality. Heparin-based biomaterials exhibit significant inhibition of cancer cell metastasis. In this...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Andrgie AT,Mekuria SL,Addisu KD,Hailemeskel BZ,Hsu WH,Tsai HC,Lai JY

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:PCL microspheres featuring a macroporous morphology and a bone-bioactive surface have been prepared. 'Camphene' was introduced to generate pores within the microsphere network. The pore size was variable from a few to tens to hundreds of microm depending on the Camphene/PCL ratio. Macropores (with sizes >50 microm) co...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Hong SJ,Yu HS,Kim HW

更新日期：2009-07-07 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：:A combination of hard sphere and high internal phase emulsion templating gives a platform for synthesizing hierarchically porous polymers with a unique topology exhibiting interconnected spherical features on multiple levels. Polymeric spheres are fused by thermal sintering to create a 3D monolithic structure while an...

journal_title：Macromolecular bioscience

authors： Paljevac M,Gradišnik L,Lipovšek S,Maver U,Kotek J,Krajnc P

更新日期：2018-02-01 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