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Rašović I, Piacenti AR, Contera S, Porfyrakis K. Hierarchical Self-Assembly of Water-Soluble Fullerene Derivatives into Supramolecular Hydrogels. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2401963. [PMID: 38850187 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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Controlling the self-assembly of nanoparticle building blocks into macroscale soft matter structures is an open question and of fundamental importance to fields as diverse as nanomedicine and next-generation energy storage. Within the vast library of nanoparticles, the fullerenes-a family of quasi-spherical carbon allotropes-are not explored beyond the most common, C60. Herein, a facile one-pot method is demonstrated for functionalizing fullerenes of different sizes (C60, C70, C84, and C90-92), yielding derivatives that self-assemble in aqueous solution into supramolecular hydrogels with distinct hierarchical structures. It is shown that the mechanical properties of these resultant structures vary drastically depending on the starting material. This work opens new avenues in the search for control of macroscale soft matter structures through tuning of nanoscale building blocks.
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- Ilija Rašović
- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
- School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham, Elms Road, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
- EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Topological Design, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
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- Clarendon Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PU, UK
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- Clarendon Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PU, UK
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- Faculty of Engineering and Science, University of Greenwich, Central Avenue, Chatham Maritime, Kent, ME4 4TB, UK
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He L, Jiang C, Ren J, Pan X, Qiu Z, Xia Y, Wang T, Guo J, Li J, Li W. Enhanced drug resistance suppression by serum-stable micelles from multi-arm amphiphilic block copolymers and tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2024; 19:1297-1311. [PMID: 39046514 PMCID: PMC11285239 DOI: 10.1080/17435889.2024.2347197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024] Open
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Aim: To develop a robust drug-delivery system using multi-arm amphiphilic block copolymers for enhanced efficacy in cancer therapy. Materials & methods: Two series of amphiphilic polymer micelles, PEG-b-PCLm and PEG-b-PCLm/TPGS, were synthesized. Doxorubicin (DOX) loading into the micelles was achieved via solvent dialysis. Results: The micelles displayed excellent biocompatibility, narrow size distribution, and uniform morphology. DOX-loaded micelles exhibited enhanced antitumor efficacy and increased drug accumulation at tumor sites compared with free DOX. Additionally, 4A-PEG47-b-PCL21/TPGS micelles effectively suppressed drug-resistant MCF-7/ADR cells. Conclusion: This study introduces a novel micelle formulation with exceptional serum stability and efficacy against drug resistance, promising for cancer therapy. It highlights innovative strategies for refining clinical translation and ensuring sustained efficacy and safety in vivo.
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- Lei He
- School of Health Science & Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science & Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
- Department of Nanomedicine & Shanghai Key Lab of Cell Engineering, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Nanomedicine & Shanghai Key Lab of Cell Engineering, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organometallic Chemistry, Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 345 lingling Lu, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Nanomedicine & Shanghai Key Lab of Cell Engineering, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Nanomedicine & Shanghai Key Lab of Cell Engineering, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Nanomedicine & Shanghai Key Lab of Cell Engineering, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- School of Health Science & Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science & Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
- Department of Nanomedicine & Shanghai Key Lab of Cell Engineering, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- School of Health Science & Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science & Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
- Department of Nanomedicine & Shanghai Key Lab of Cell Engineering, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organometallic Chemistry, Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 345 lingling Lu, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- School of Health Science & Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science & Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
- Department of Nanomedicine & Shanghai Key Lab of Cell Engineering, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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Li Q, Wang D, Xiao C, Wang H, Dong S. Advances in Hydrogels for Periodontitis Treatment. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:2742-2761. [PMID: 38639082 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.4c00220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Periodontitis is a common condition characterized by a bacterial infection and the disruption of the body's immune-inflammatory response, which causes damage to the teeth and supporting tissues and eventually results in tooth loss. Current therapy involves the systemic and local administration of antibiotics. However, the existing treatments cannot exert effective, sustained release and maintain an effective therapeutic concentration of the drug at the lesion site. Hydrogels are used to treat periodontitis due to their low cytotoxicity, exceptional water retention capability, and controlled drug release profile. Hydrogels can imitate the extracellular matrix of periodontal cells while offering suitable sites to load antibiotics. This article reviews the utilization of hydrogels for periodontitis therapy based on the pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of the disease. Additionally, the latest therapeutic strategies for smart hydrogels and the main techniques for hydrogel preparation have been discussed. The information will aid in designing and preparing future hydrogels for periodontitis treatment.
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- Qiqi Li
- The First Outpatient Department, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- The First Outpatient Department, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- The First Outpatient Department, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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Zhang J, Lei J, Feng P, Floudas G, Zhang G, Zhou J. Capillary filling of star polymer melts in nanopores. J Chem Phys 2024; 160:054903. [PMID: 38341697 DOI: 10.1063/5.0188955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024] Open
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The topology of a polymer profoundly influences its behavior. However, its effect on imbibition dynamics remains poorly understood. In the present work, capillary filling (during imbibition and following full imbibition) of star polymer melts was investigated by molecular dynamics simulations with a coarse-grained model. The reversal of imbibition dynamics observed for linear-chain systems was also present for star polymers. Star polymers with short arms penetrate slower than the prediction of the Lucas-Washburn equation, while systems with long arms penetrate faster. The radius of gyration increases during confined flow, indicating the orientation and disentanglement of arms. In addition, the higher the functionality of the star polymer, the more entanglement points are retained. Besides, a stiff region near the core segments of the stars is observed, which increases in size with functionality. The proportion of different configurations of the arms (e.g., loops, trains, tails) changes dramatically with the arm length and degree of confinement but is only influenced by the functionality when the arms are short. Following full imbibition, the different decay rates of the self-correlation function of the core-to-end vector illustrate that arms take a longer time to reach the equilibrium state as the functionality, arm length, and degree of confinement increase, in agreement with recent experimental findings. Furthermore, the star topology induces a stronger effect of adsorption and friction, which becomes more pronounced with increasing functionality.
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- Jianwei Zhang
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Transportation, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, 55128 Mainz, Germany
- Department of Physics, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece
- Institute of Materials Science and Computing, University Research Center of Ioannina (URCI), 45110 Ioannina, Greece
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- South China Advanced Institute for Soft Matter Science and Technology, School of Emergent Soft Matter, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional and Intelligent Hybrid Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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Chen T, Qiu M, Peng Y, Yi C, Xu Z. Colloidal Polymer-Templated Formation of Inorganic Nanocrystals and their Emerging Applications. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2303282. [PMID: 37409416 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202303282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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Inorganic nanocrystals possess unique physicochemical properties compared to their bulk counterparts. Stabilizing agents are commonly used for the preparation of inorganic nanocrystals with controllable properties. Particularly, colloidal polymers have emerged as general and robust templates for in situ formation and confinement of inorganic nanocrystals. In addition to templating and stabilizing inorganic nanocrystals, colloidal polymers can tailor their physicochemical properties such as size, shape, structure, composition, surface chemistry, and so on. By incorporating functional groups into colloidal polymers, desired functions can be integrated with inorganic nanocrystals, advancing their potential applications. Here, recent advances in the colloidal polymer-templated formation of inorganic nanocrystals are reviewed. Seven types of colloidal polymers, including dendrimer, polymer micelle, stare-like block polymer, bottlebrush polymer, spherical polyelectrolyte brush, microgel, and single-chain nanoparticle, have been extensively applied for the synthesis of inorganic nanocrystals. Different strategies for the development of these colloidal polymer-templated inorganic nanocrystals are summarized. Then, their emerging applications in the fields of catalysis, biomedicine, solar cells, sensing, light-emitting diodes, and lithium-ion batteries are highlighted. Last, the remaining issues and future directions are discussed. This review will stimulate the development and application of colloidal polymer-templated inorganic nanocrystals.
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- Tianyou Chen
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
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Nitta N, Kihara SI, Haino T. Synthesis of Supramolecular A 8 B n Miktoarm Star Copolymers by Host-Guest Complexation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202219001. [PMID: 36718880 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202219001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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We report a new synthetic method to construct supramolecular A8 Bn (n=1, 2, 4) miktoarm star copolymers by host-guest complexation between a resorcinarene-based coordination capsule possessing eight polystyrene chains and 4,4-diacetoxybiphenyl guest molecules that retain one, two or four polymethyl acrylate chains. The formation of the supramolecular A8 Bn (n=1, 2, 4) miktoarm star copolymers was confirmed by dynamic light scattering (DLS), size-exclusion chromatography (SEC), and diffusion-ordered NMR spectroscopy (DOSY). Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) measurements revealed that the miktoarm copolymers were phase-separated in the bulk. The micro-Brownian motion of the A8 B4 structure was markedly enhanced in the bulk due to a weak segregation interaction between the immiscible arms.
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- Natsumi Nitta
- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Hiroshima University, 1-3-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-8526, Japan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University, 1-4-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-8527, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University, 1-3-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-8526, Japan.,International Institute for Sustainability with Knotted Chiral Meta Matter (SKCM2), Hiroshima University, 2-313 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-8527, Japan
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Panchal K, Katke S, Dash SK, Gaur A, Shinde A, Saha N, Mehra NK, Chaurasiya A. An expanding horizon of complex injectable products: development and regulatory considerations. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2023; 13:433-472. [PMID: 35963928 PMCID: PMC9376055 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-022-01223-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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There has been a constant evolution in the pharmaceutical market concerning the new technologies imbibed in delivering drug substances for various indications. This is either market-driven or technology-driven to improve the overall therapeutic efficacy and patients' quality of life. The pharmaceutical industry has experienced rapid growth in the area of complex injectable products because of their effectiveness in the unmet market. These novel parenteral products, viz, the nanoparticles, liposomes, microspheres, suspensions, and emulsions, have proven their worth as "Safe and Effective" products. However, the underlying challenges involved in the development, scalability, and characterization of these injectable products are critical. Moreover, the guidelines available do not provide a clear understanding of these complex products, making it difficult to anticipate the regulatory requirements. Thus, it becomes imperative to comprehend the criticalities and develop an understanding of these products. This review discusses various complexities involved in the parenteral products such as complex drug substances, excipients, dosage forms, drug administration devices like pre-filled syringes and injector pens, and its different characterization tools and techniques. The review also provides a brief discussion on the regulatory aspects and associated hurdles with other parenteral products.
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- Kanan Panchal
- Translational Pharmaceutics Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Hyderabad Campus, Medchal District, Jawahar Nagar, Kapra Mandal, Telangana, 500078, India
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- Translational Pharmaceutics Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Hyderabad Campus, Medchal District, Jawahar Nagar, Kapra Mandal, Telangana, 500078, India
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- Translational Pharmaceutics Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Hyderabad Campus, Medchal District, Jawahar Nagar, Kapra Mandal, Telangana, 500078, India
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- Formulation Development, Par Formulations Pvt. Ltd, Navi Mumbai, Endo India, 400 708, India
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- Translational Pharmaceutics Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Hyderabad Campus, Medchal District, Jawahar Nagar, Kapra Mandal, Telangana, 500078, India
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- Research & Development - Injectables, MSN Laboratories Pvt. Ltd, Pashamaylaram, Sangareddy, Telangana, 502307, India
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- Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, Telangana, 500 037, India
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- Translational Pharmaceutics Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Hyderabad Campus, Medchal District, Jawahar Nagar, Kapra Mandal, Telangana, 500078, India.
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Chen R, Cai Z, Huang Q, Zhang W, Jin K, Zhao Y, Li Y, Sun T, Ji H, Li S. Benzimidazolium Ionic‐Liquid‐Functionalized Star‐shaped Copolymer Stationary Phase for Capillary Gas Chromatography. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202202847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Ruonan Chen
- Liaoning Province Professional and Technical Innovation Center for Fine Chemical Engineering of Aromatics Downstream School of Petrochemical Engineering Shenyang University of Technology Liaoyang 111003 P. R. China
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- Liaoning Province Professional and Technical Innovation Center for Fine Chemical Engineering of Aromatics Downstream School of Petrochemical Engineering Shenyang University of Technology Liaoyang 111003 P. R. China
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- Liaoning Province Professional and Technical Innovation Center for Fine Chemical Engineering of Aromatics Downstream School of Petrochemical Engineering Shenyang University of Technology Liaoyang 111003 P. R. China
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- Liaoning Province Professional and Technical Innovation Center for Fine Chemical Engineering of Aromatics Downstream School of Petrochemical Engineering Shenyang University of Technology Liaoyang 111003 P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Materials Luoyang Normal University Luoyang 471934 P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Materials Luoyang Normal University Luoyang 471934 P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Materials Luoyang Normal University Luoyang 471934 P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Materials Luoyang Normal University Luoyang 471934 P. R. China
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- Shandong Center for Food and Drug Evaluation & Inspection Jinan 250014 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Chemical Drug Research of Shandong Province Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Shandong Province Jinan 250101 P. R. China
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Synthesis of tetraarm stars with polyetherimide-polyether block copolymer arms. Russ Chem Bull 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11172-022-3478-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Molecular Dynamics Study of Star Polymer Melts under Start-up Shear. CHINESE JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10118-022-2700-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Jing B, Wang X, Shi Y, Zhu Y, Gao H, Fullerton-Shirey SK. Combining Hyperbranched and Linear Structures in Solid Polymer Electrolytes to Enhance Mechanical Properties and Room-Temperature Ion Transport. Front Chem 2021; 9:563864. [PMID: 34249855 PMCID: PMC8268023 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.563864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Polyethylene oxide (PEO)-based polymers are commonly studied for use as a solid polymer electrolyte for rechargeable Li-ion batteries; however, simultaneously achieving sufficient mechanical integrity and ionic conductivity has been a challenge. To address this problem, a customized polymer architecture is demonstrated wherein PEO bottle-brush arms are hyperbranched into a star architecture and then functionalized with end-grafted, linear PEO chains. The hierarchical architecture is designed to minimize crystallinity and therefore enhance ion transport via hyperbranching, while simultaneously addressing the need for mechanical integrity via the grafting of long, PEO chains (Mn = 10,000). The polymers are doped with lithium bis(trifluoromethane) sulfonimide (LiTFSI), creating hierarchically hyperbranched (HB) solid polymer electrolytes. Compared to electrolytes prepared with linear PEO of equivalent molecular weight, the HB PEO electrolytes increase the room temperature ionic conductivity from ∼2.5 × 10–6 to 2.5 × 10−5 S/cm. The conductivity increases by an additional 50% by increasing the block length of the linear PEO in the bottle brush arms from Mn = 1,000 to 2,000. The mechanical properties are improved by end-grafting linear PEO (Mn = 10,000) onto the terminal groups of the HB PEO bottle-brush. Specifically, the Young’s modulus increases by two orders of magnitude to a level comparable to commercial PEO films, while only reducing the conductivity by 50% below the HB electrolyte without grafted PEO. This study addresses the trade-off between ion conductivity and mechanical properties, and shows that while significant improvements can be made to the mechanical properties with hierarchical grafting of long, linear chains, only modest gains are made in the room temperature conductivity.
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- Benxin Jing
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, United States.,Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, United States.,Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, United States
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, United States.,Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Aydin EB, Aydin M, Sezgintürk MK. A Label-free Electrochemical Immunosensor for Highly Sensitive Detection of TNF α, Based on Star Polymer-modified disposable ITO Electrode. CURR PHARM ANAL 2021. [DOI: 10.2174/1573412916999200409111759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Background:
Biomarkers are very important disease-related biomolecules which should be
analyzed sensitive and selective in related physiological fluids or tissues. Tumor necrosis factor-α is a
type of cytokine which plays vitlly important roles in different methabolic pathways such as cell death,
survival, differentiation, proliferation and migration, and infectious and inflammatory diseases including
rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes.
Objective:
In this study, it was aimed to develop a reliable tool based on star-shaped poly(glycidyl
methacrylate) polymer coated disposable indium tin oxide electrode for determination of Tumor necrosis
factor-α, an important disease biomarker.
Methods:
Star shaped polymer was used as an interface material for anti- Tumor necrosis factor α antibodies
immobilization. The antibodies were immobilized covalently onto polymer coated indium tin
oxide electrode. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry techniques were
used for all electrochemical measurements.
Results:
The suggested immunosensor exhibited a linear range between 0.02 and 4 pg/mL Tumor necrosis
factor-α, and the detection limit was found as 6 fg/mL. Scanning electron microscopy and atomic
force microscopy were used for electrode surface characterization. In addition, the suggested immunosensor
was used for Tumor necrosis factor-α sensing in human serum samples. The results displayed
recoveries between 97.07 and 100.19%. Moreover, this immunosensor had a simple fabrication
procedure and a long storage-stability.
Conclusion:
A new biosensor based on a Star shaped polymer for the ultra sensitive determination of a
biomarker Tumor necrosis factor-α was developed. The biosensor presented excellent repeatability and
reproducubility, and also wide calibration range for Tumor necrosis factor- α.
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- Elif Burcu Aydin
- Scientific and Technological Research Center, Namik Kemal University, Tekirdag,Turkey
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- Scientific and Technological Research Center, Namik Kemal University, Tekirdag,Turkey
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- Bioengineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Canakkale,Turkey
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Tilahun M, Tatek YB. End‐Pulled Translocation of a Star Polymer Out of a Confining Cylindrical Cavity. MACROMOL THEOR SIMUL 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/mats.202000090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Mesay Tilahun
- Department of Physics Addis Ababa University Addis Ababa 1176 Ethiopia
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- Department of Physics Addis Ababa University Addis Ababa 1176 Ethiopia
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Davletbaeva IM, Dzhabbarov IM, Gumerov AM, Zaripov II, Davletbaev RS, Atlaskin AA, Sazanova TS, Vorotyntsev IV. Amphiphilic Poly(dimethylsiloxane-ethylene-propylene oxide)-polyisocyanurate Cross-Linked Block Copolymers in a Membrane Gas Separation. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:94. [PMID: 33572853 PMCID: PMC7912301 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11020094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Amphiphilic poly(dimethylsiloxane-ethylene-propylene oxide)-polyisocyanurate cross-linked block copolymers based on triblock copolymers of propylene and ethylene oxides with terminal potassium-alcoholate groups (PPEG), octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) and 2,4-toluene diisocyanate (TDI) were synthesized and investigated. In the first stage of the polymerization process, a multiblock copolymer (MBC) was previously synthesized by polyaddition of D4 to PPEG. The usage of the amphiphilic branched silica derivatives associated with oligomeric medium (ASiP) leads to the structuring of block copolymers via the transetherification reaction of the terminal silanol groups of MBC with ASiP. The molar ratio of PPEG, D4, and TDI, where the polymer chains are packed in the "core-shell" supramolecular structure with microphase separation of the polyoxyethylene, polyoxypropylene and polydimethylsiloxane segments as the shell, was established. Polyisocyanurates build the "core" of the described macromolecular structure. The obtained polymers were studied as membrane materials for the separation of gas mixtures CO2/CH4 and CO2/N2. It was found that obtained polymers are promising as highly selective and productive membrane materials for the separation of gas mixtures containing CO2, CH4 and N2.
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- Ilsiya M. Davletbaeva
- Department of Synthetic Rubber, Kazan National Research Technological University, 68 Karl Marks str, 420015 Kazan, Russia; (I.M.D); (A.M.G.)
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- Department of Synthetic Rubber, Kazan National Research Technological University, 68 Karl Marks str, 420015 Kazan, Russia; (I.M.D); (A.M.G.)
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- Department of Synthetic Rubber, Kazan National Research Technological University, 68 Karl Marks str, 420015 Kazan, Russia; (I.M.D); (A.M.G.)
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- SIBUR LLC, 16, bld.3, Krzhizhanovskogo str., GSP-7, 117997 Moscow, Russia;
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- Kazan National Research Technical University n.a. A.N. Tupolev—KAI, 10 Karl Marks str., 420111 Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia;
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- Laboratory of Membrane and Catalytic Processes, Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University n.a. R.E. Alekseev, 24 Minin str., 603950 Nizhny Novgorod, Russia; (A.A.A.); (T.S.S.); (I.V.V.)
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- Laboratory of Membrane and Catalytic Processes, Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University n.a. R.E. Alekseev, 24 Minin str., 603950 Nizhny Novgorod, Russia; (A.A.A.); (T.S.S.); (I.V.V.)
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- Laboratory of Membrane and Catalytic Processes, Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University n.a. R.E. Alekseev, 24 Minin str., 603950 Nizhny Novgorod, Russia; (A.A.A.); (T.S.S.); (I.V.V.)
- Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia, Miusskaya Sq. 9, 125047 Moscow, Russia
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Austin CA, Inutan ED, Bohrer BC, Li J, Fischer JL, Wijerathne K, Foley CD, Lietz CB, Woodall DW, Imperial LF, Clemmer DE, Trimpin S, Larsen BS. Resolving Isomers of Star-Branched Poly(Ethylene Glycols) by IMS-MS Using Multiply Charged Ions. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY 2021; 32:21-32. [PMID: 32510213 DOI: 10.1021/jasms.0c00045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) mass spectrometry (MS) centers on the ability to separate gaseous structures by size, charge, shape, and followed by mass-to-charge (m/z). For oligomeric structures, improved separation is hypothesized to be related to the ability to extend structures through repulsive forces between cations electrostatically bonded to the oligomers. Here we show the ability to separate differently branched multiply charged ions of star-branched poly(ethylene glycol) oligomers (up to 2000 Da) regardless of whether formed by electrospray ionization (ESI) charged solution droplets or from charged solid particles produced directly from a surface by matrix-assisted ionization. Detailed structural characterization of isomers of the star-branched compositions was first established using a home-built high-resolution ESI IMS-MS instrument. The doubly charged ions have well-resolved drift times, achieving separation of isomers and also allowing differentiation of star-branched versus linear oligomers. An IMS-MS "snapshot" approach allows visualization of architectural dispersity and (im)purity of samples in a straightforward manner. Analyses capabilities are shown for different cations and ionization methods using commercially available traveling wave IMS-MS instruments. Analyses directly from surfaces using the new ionization processes are, because of the multiply charging, not only associated with the benefits of improved gas-phase separations, relative to that of ions produced by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization, but also provide the potential for spatially resolved measurements relative to ESI and other ionization methods.
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- Calvin A Austin
- Department of Chemistry, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana 47405, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana 47405, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202, United States
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- DuPont, Nutrition & Biosciences, Wilmington, Delaware 19808, United States
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Wong JC, Xiang L, Ngoi KH, Chia CH, Jin KS, Kim HC, Kim HJ, Hirao A, Ree M. Molecular weight effect on the structural detail and chain characteristics of 33-armed star polystyrene. POLYMER 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2020.123304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Razavi B, Abbaszadeh R, Salami-Kalajahi M, Roghani-Mamaqani H. Multi-responsive poly(amidoamine)-initiated dendritic-star supramolecular structures containing UV cross-linkable coumarin groups for smart drug delivery. J Mol Liq 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.114138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Waibel KA, Moatsou D, Meier MAR. Synthesis and Encapsulation of Uniform Star-Shaped Block-Macromolecules. Macromol Rapid Commun 2020; 42:e2000467. [PMID: 33047427 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202000467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2020] [Revised: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Linear uniform oligomers synthesized via a two-step iterative cycle are postmodified with uniform octaethylene glycol monomethyl ether and finally coupled via azide-alkyne cycloaddition to yield uniform star-shaped block macromolecules with a mass ranging from 10 to 14 kDa. Each of the molecules is carefully characterized by NMR, electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS), and size exclusion chromatography (SEC) to underline their purity as well as their uniformity. The obtained star-shaped macromolecules are investigated in their ability to encapsulate dye molecules by carrying out qualitative solid-liquid phase transfer experiments.
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- Kevin A Waibel
- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Institute of Biological and Chemical Systems - Functional Material Systems (IBCS-FMS), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Institute of Organic Chemistry (IOC), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Straße am Forum 7, Karlsruhe, 76131, Germany
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- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Institute of Biological and Chemical Systems - Functional Material Systems (IBCS-FMS), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany.,Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Institute of Organic Chemistry (IOC), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Straße am Forum 7, Karlsruhe, 76131, Germany
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Wong JC, Xiang L, Ngoi KH, Chia CH, Jin KS, Hirao A, Ree M. Seventeen-Armed Star Polystyrenes in Various Molecular Weights: Structural Details and Chain Characteristics. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E1894. [PMID: 32842480 PMCID: PMC7563263 DOI: 10.3390/polym12091894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Revised: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Star-shaped polymers are very attractive because of their potential application ability in various technological areas due to their unique molecular topology. Thus, information on the molecular structure and chain characteristics of star polymers is essential for gaining insights into their properties and finding better applications. In this study, we report molecular structure details and chain characteristics of 17-armed polystyrenes in various molecular weights: 17-Arm(2k)-PS, 17-Arm(6k)-PS, 17-Arm(10k)-PS, and 17-Arm(20k)-PS. Quantitative X-ray scattering analysis using synchrotron radiation sources was conducted for this series of star polymers in two different solvents (cyclohexane and tetrahydrofuran), providing a comprehensive set of three-dimensional structure parameters, including radial density profiles and chain characteristics. Some of the structural parameters were crosschecked by qualitative scattering analysis and dynamic light scattering. They all were found to have ellipsoidal shapes consisting of a core and a fuzzy shell; such ellipse nature is originated from the dendritic core. In particular, the fraction of the fuzzy shell part enabling to store desired chemicals or agents was confirmed to be exceptionally high in cyclohexane, ranging from 74 to 81%; higher-molecular-weight star polymer gives a larger fraction of the fuzzy shell. The largest fraction (81%) of the fuzzy shell was significantly reduced to 52% in tetrahydrofuran; in contrast, the lowest fraction (19%) of core was increased to 48%. These selective shell contraction and core expansion can be useful as a key mechanism in various applications. Overall, the 17-armed polystyrenes of this study are suitable for applications in various technological fields including smart deliveries of drugs, genes, biomedical imaging agents, and other desired chemicals.
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- Jia Chyi Wong
- Materials Science Program, Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia; (J.C.W.); (K.H.N.)
- Department of Chemistry and Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang 37673, Korea;
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- Department of Chemistry and Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang 37673, Korea;
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- Materials Science Program, Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia; (J.C.W.); (K.H.N.)
- Department of Chemistry and Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang 37673, Korea;
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- Materials Science Program, Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia; (J.C.W.); (K.H.N.)
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- Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, Pohang University of Science & Technology, Pohang 37673, Korea
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- Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1-S1-13, Ohokayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry and Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang 37673, Korea;
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Star-shaped arylacetylene resins, tris(3-ethynyl-phenylethynyl)methylsilane, tris(3-ethynyl-phenylethynyl) phenylsilane, and tris (3-ethynyl-phenylethynyl) silane (TEPHS), were synthesized through Grignard reaction between 1,3-diethynylbenzene and three types of trichlorinated silanes. The chemical structures and properties of the resins were characterized by means of nuclear magnetic resonance, fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, Haake torque rheomoter, differential scanning calorimetry, dynamic mechanical analysis, mechanical test, and thermogravimetric analysis. The results show that the melt viscosity at 120 °C is lower than 150 mPa⋅s, and the processing windows are as wide as 60 °C for the resins. The resins cure at the temperature as low as 150 °C. The good processabilities make the resins to be suitable for resin transfer molding. The cured resins exhibit high flexural modulus and excellent heat-resistance. The flexural modulus of the cured TEPHS at room temperature arrives at as high as 10.9 GPa. Its temperature of 5% weight loss (T
d5) is up to 697 °C in nitrogen. The resins show the potential for application in fiber-reinforced composites as high-performance resin in the field of aviation and aerospace.
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Wu T, Leng X, Wang Y, Wei Z, Li Y. Linear- and star-brush poly(ethylene glycol)s: Synthesis and architecture-dependent crystallization behavior. POLYMER 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2020.122661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Application of star poly(ethylene glycol) derivatives in drug delivery and controlled release. J Control Release 2020; 323:565-577. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.04.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2020] [Revised: 04/22/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Liu X, Liu F, Liu W, Gu H. ROMP and MCP as Versatile and Forceful Tools to Fabricate Dendronized Polymers for Functional Applications. POLYM REV 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/15583724.2020.1723022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Xiong Liu
- Key Laboratory of Leather Chemistry and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Clean Technology of Leather Manufacture, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Leather Chemistry and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Clean Technology of Leather Manufacture, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Clean Technology of Leather Manufacture, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Leather Chemistry and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Clean Technology of Leather Manufacture, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Giuntoli A, Chremos A, Douglas JF. Influence of polymer topology on crystallization in thin films. J Chem Phys 2020; 152:044501. [DOI: 10.1063/1.5134983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- Andrea Giuntoli
- Materials Science and Engineering Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, USA
- Department of Physics, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut 06459, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, USA
- Department of Physics, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut 06459, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, USA
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Augustine D, Hadjichristidis N, Gnanou Y, Feng X. Hydrophilic Stars, Amphiphilic Star Block Copolymers, and Miktoarm Stars with Degradable Polycarbonate Cores. Macromolecules 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.9b02658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Dhanya Augustine
- Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- KAUST Catalysis Center, Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
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Wei J, Wu L, Zhu H, Li Y, Wang Z. Formation of well-organized, concentric-ringed spherulites of four-arm star symmetric PEO-b-PCL via confined evaporative crystallization. CrystEngComm 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0ce01183e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Toluene solvent-assisted topology confinement facilitates PCL block templated rhythmic crystallization into concentric-ringed spherulites of star symmetric P(EO2.5k-b-CL2.7k)4.
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- Jing Wei
- State Key Laboratory Base of Novel Functional Materials and Preparation Science
- Ningbo Key Laboratory of Specialty Polymers
- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering
- Ningbo University
- Ningbo 315211
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- Anhui Collaborative Innovation Centre for Petrochemical New Materials
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Anqing Normal University
- Anqing 246011
- China
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- State Key Laboratory Base of Novel Functional Materials and Preparation Science
- Ningbo Key Laboratory of Specialty Polymers
- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering
- Ningbo University
- Ningbo 315211
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- State Key Laboratory Base of Novel Functional Materials and Preparation Science
- Ningbo Key Laboratory of Specialty Polymers
- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering
- Ningbo University
- Ningbo 315211
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- State Key Laboratory Base of Novel Functional Materials and Preparation Science
- Ningbo Key Laboratory of Specialty Polymers
- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering
- Ningbo University
- Ningbo 315211
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New polymer systems based on polyethylene glycol: synthesis, characterization, and study of the solubility behavior. Polym Bull (Berl) 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-019-03041-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Huang YL, Wang J, Jiang YH, Yang PY, Wang GW, Liu F. Development of amphiphile 4-armed PEO-based Ti4+ complex for highly selective enrichment of phosphopeptides. Talanta 2019; 204:670-676. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2019.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Revised: 05/24/2019] [Accepted: 06/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Mao J, Zhang B, Zhang H, Elupula R, Grayson SM, Wesdemiotis C. Elucidating Branching Topology and Branch Lengths in Star-Branched Polymers by Tandem Mass Spectrometry. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY 2019; 30:1981-1991. [PMID: 31363988 DOI: 10.1007/s13361-019-02260-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2019] [Revised: 05/21/2019] [Accepted: 05/26/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Tandem mass spectrometry (MS2) has been employed to elucidate the topology and branching architecture of star-branched polyethers. The polymers were ionized by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) to positive ions and dissociated after leaving the ion source via laser-induced fragmentation. The bond scissions caused under MALDI-MS2 conditions occur preferentially near the core-branch joining points due to energetically favorable homolytic and heterolytic bond cleavages near the core and release of steric strain and/or reduction of crowding. This unique fragmentation mode detaches complete arms from the core generating fragment ion series at the expected molecular weight of each branch. The number of fragment ion distributions observed combined with their mass-to-charge ratios permit conclusive determination of the degree of branching and the corresponding branch lengths, as demonstrated for differently branched homo- and mikto-arm polyether stars synthesized via azide-alkyne click chemistry. The results of this study underscore the utility of MS2 for the characterization of branching architecture and branch lengths of (co) polymers with two or more linear chains attached to a functionalized central core.
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- Jialin Mao
- Department of Chemistry, Knight Chemical Laboratory, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, 44325-3601, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 70118, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 70118, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 70118, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 70118, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Knight Chemical Laboratory, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, 44325-3601, USA.
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- Jaworski C. Capricho
- Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, Australia
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- Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, Australia
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- Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, Australia
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Skandalis A, Pispas S. Synthesis of (AB)
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- Athanasios Skandalis
- Theoretical and Physical Chemistry InstituteNational Hellenic Research Foundation 11635 48 Vassileos Constantinou Avenue, Athens Greece
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- Theoretical and Physical Chemistry InstituteNational Hellenic Research Foundation 11635 48 Vassileos Constantinou Avenue, Athens Greece
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Šarenac T, Mikov M. Cervical Cancer, Different Treatments and Importance of Bile Acids as Therapeutic Agents in This Disease. Front Pharmacol 2019; 10:484. [PMID: 31214018 PMCID: PMC6558109 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2019.00484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2018] [Accepted: 04/16/2019] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Cervical cancer can be cured, because it has a long preinvasive period. Early diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer at women are crucial for reducing of rate mortality. Today, there are many methods for detecting premalignant lesions and one of them is a conventional Papanicolaou test. Cervical cancer develops through a series of changes in the epithelium called cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). The biological and genetic characteristics of the cells at cancer in situ are irreversibly altered and abnormal cells have the potential to metastasize to others anatomical regions. Infection with human Papillomavirus, which is transmitted sexually, is considered the main cause and represent the necessary, but not the only factor for the development of cervical cancer. Types of high risk human Papillomavirus are often associated with invasive cervical cancer. The carcinogenic types of HPV 16 and 18 are responsible for 70% of cervical cancer and about 50% of CIN 3. Primary prevention of cervical cancer is aimed at reducing incidence, control of causes and risk factors. In this scientific work, in addition to explaining the various treatments necessary for the treatment of cervical carcinoma, we were discussed about the anticancer effects of the synthetic derivative of ursodeoxycholic acid, such as HS-1183, and synthetic derivatives of chenodeoxycholic acid such as HS-1199 and HS-1200. Also, the effects of bile acid complexes with metals such as platinum, zinc, nickel, and copper were considered in the effective treatment of cervical cancer. KEY POINTS • Lymphogenic spreading of cervical cancer occurs relatively early in the regional lymph nodes, while this sort of progression of cervical cancer is rarer in the juxtaregional (paraaortic), mediastinal and supraclavicular nodes. Clinically proven supraclavicular metastases are not a rarity. In stages IIb and IIIa with metastases in paraaortal nodes occur a 20% metastases at the neck lymph nodes. Hematogenic metastases are relatively rare and occur in the posterior phase. Distant metastases are detected in the lungs and liver. Preinvasive and microinvasive stages of cervical cancer are without symptoms. With deeper invasion of the strome, certain clinical symptoms such as prolonged menstruation, increased vaginal secretions, vaginal bleeding between the two periods, contact bleeding (after coitus), unilateral pelvic pain with spreading in hip joint (infiltration of the pelvic nerve plexus), dysuric disturbance, anemia, islet of the lower extremities. In order to diagnose the level spreading of primary lesion of cervical cancer most commonly are used the supplemental searches such as cytoscopy, rectoscopy, urography, irigography, lung and bone radiography, scintigraphy of the liver, kidney and bone, lymphography, CT (MR) of abdomen and pelvis, as well as laboratory analysis. Surgical treatment consists of transvaginal hysterectomy, transabdominal removal of the uterus (via laparotomy), bilateral adenectomy (removal of the ovaries and the fallopian tubes), upper and middle third of the vagina and lymphonodectomy of the regional lymph nodes. The most commonly used radiotherapy, intracavitary brachytherapy, manual afterloading technique and remote afterloading techniques. The synthetic derivatives of ursodeoxycholic acid and chenodeoxycholic acid such as HS-1183, HS-1199, and HS-1200 are used to treat cervical cancer. These derivatives of chenodeoxycholic acid and ursodeoxycholic acid are capable of inhibiting cell proliferation and inducing apoptosis in SiHa human cells of cervix. Platinum compounds are used as catalysts in cervical cancer therapy. Clinical use of platinum complexes for which the bile acids bind is based on the desire to achieve the death of tumor cells and the spectrum of drug activity in the treatment of cervical cancer. Bisursodeoxycholate (ethylenediamine) platinum (II) [Pt(UDC)2(en)] is characterized by important cytotoxicity against HeLa cervical carcinoma cells and this effect already being clearly detectable after 24 h.
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- Tanja Šarenac
- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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Buwalda SJ, Bethry A, Hunger S, Kandoussi S, Coudane J, Nottelet B. Ultrafast in situ forming poly(ethylene glycol)-poly(amido amine) hydrogels with tunable drug release properties via controllable degradation rates. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2019; 139:232-239. [PMID: 30954658 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2019.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2018] [Revised: 02/25/2019] [Accepted: 04/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Fast in situ forming, chemically crosslinked hydrogels were prepared by the amidation reaction between N-succinimidyl ester end groups of multi-armed poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) and amino surface groups of poly(amido amine) (PAMAM) dendrimer generation 2.0. To control the properties of the PEG/PAMAM hydrogels, PEGs were used with different arm numbers (4 or 8) as well as different linkers (amide or ester) between the PEG arms and their terminal N-succinimidyl ester groups. Oscillatory rheology measurements showed that the hydrogels form within seconds after mixing the PEG and PAMAM precursor solutions. The storage moduli increased with crosslink density and reached values up to 2.3 kPa for hydrogels based on 4-armed PEG. Gravimetrical degradation experiments demonstrated that hydrogels with ester linkages between PEG and PAMAM degrade within 2 days, whereas amide-linked hydrogels were stable for several months. The release of two different model drugs (fluorescein isothiocyanate-dextran with molecular weights of 4·103 and 2·106 g/mol, FITC-DEX4K and FITC-DEX2000K, respectively) from amide-linked hydrogels was characterized by an initial burst followed by diffusion-controlled release, of which the rate depended on the size of the drug. In contrast, the release of FITC-DEX2000K from ester-containing hydrogels was governed mainly by degradation of the hydrogels and could be modulated via the ratio between ester and amide linkages. In vitro cytotoxicity experiments indicated that the PEG/PAMAM hydrogels are non-toxic to mouse fibroblasts. These in situ forming PEG/PAMAM hydrogels can be tuned with a broad range of mechanical, degradation and release properties and therefore hold promise as a platform for the delivery of therapeutic agents.
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- Sytze J Buwalda
- IBMM, Université de Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Faculté de Pharmacie, 15 Avenue Charles Flahault, BP14491, 34093 Montpellier cedex 5, France.
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- IBMM, Université de Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Faculté de Pharmacie, 15 Avenue Charles Flahault, BP14491, 34093 Montpellier cedex 5, France
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- IBMM, Université de Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Faculté de Pharmacie, 15 Avenue Charles Flahault, BP14491, 34093 Montpellier cedex 5, France
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- IBMM, Université de Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Faculté de Pharmacie, 15 Avenue Charles Flahault, BP14491, 34093 Montpellier cedex 5, France
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- IBMM, Université de Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Faculté de Pharmacie, 15 Avenue Charles Flahault, BP14491, 34093 Montpellier cedex 5, France
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- IBMM, Université de Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Faculté de Pharmacie, 15 Avenue Charles Flahault, BP14491, 34093 Montpellier cedex 5, France
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Chong YK, Zainol I, Ng CH, Ooi IH. Miktoarm star polymers nanocarrier: synthesis, characterisation, and in-vitro drug release study. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-019-1726-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Flid VR, Gringolts ML, Shamsiev RS, Finkelshtein ES. Norbornene, norbornadiene and their derivatives: promising semi-products for organic synthesis and production of polymeric materials. RUSSIAN CHEMICAL REVIEWS 2018. [DOI: 10.1070/rcr4834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The methods for synthesis of promising norbornene monomers from norbornadiene and quadricyclane are summarized. A strategy for their synthesis is discussed, combining theoretical and experimental approaches to the selection of catalysts and the conditions for carrying out stereoselective reactions. The mechanisms of catalytic reactions of synthesis of norbornene monomers, as well as the progress in the macromolecular design of functional polymeric materials based on them, are considered. The data on industrial processes of production of polynorbornenes and areas of their use are presented.
The bibliography includes 297 references.
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Zhao Y. Facile Synthesis and Topological Transformation of Multicomponent Miktoarm Star Copolymers. Macromol Rapid Commun 2018; 40:e1800571. [DOI: 10.1002/marc.201800571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2018] [Revised: 11/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Youliang Zhao
- Suzhou Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Design and Precision SynthesisJiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Design and ApplicationState and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric MaterialsCollege of ChemistryChemical Engineering and Materials ScienceSoochow University Suzhou 215123 China
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Faye I, Huin C, Illy N, Bennevault V, Guégan P. β-Cyclodextrin-Based Star Amphiphilic Copolymers: Synthesis, Characterization, and Evaluation as Artificial Channels. MACROMOL CHEM PHYS 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/macp.201800308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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- Ibrahima Faye
- Team Chimie des Polymères, Institut Parisien de Chimie Moléculaire (UMR-CNRS 8232); Sorbonne Université; 4 Place Jussieu, 75005 Paris France
- LAMBE, CEA, CNRS; University of Evry; University of Paris-Saclay; 91025 Evry France
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- LAMBE, CEA, CNRS; University of Evry; University of Paris-Saclay; 91025 Evry France
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- Team Chimie des Polymères, Institut Parisien de Chimie Moléculaire (UMR-CNRS 8232); Sorbonne Université; 4 Place Jussieu, 75005 Paris France
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- Team Chimie des Polymères, Institut Parisien de Chimie Moléculaire (UMR-CNRS 8232); Sorbonne Université; 4 Place Jussieu, 75005 Paris France
- University of Evry; 91025 Evry France
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- Team Chimie des Polymères, Institut Parisien de Chimie Moléculaire (UMR-CNRS 8232); Sorbonne Université; 4 Place Jussieu, 75005 Paris France
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Chen Y, Shen J, Liu S, Zhao J, Wang Y, Zhang G. High Efficiency Organic Lewis Pair Catalyst for Ring-Opening Polymerization of Epoxides with Chemoselectivity. Macromolecules 2018. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.8b01852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Ye Chen
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027, People’s Republic of China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, People’s Republic of China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027, People’s Republic of China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, People’s Republic of China
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Shibuya Y, Tatara R, Jiang Y, Shao‐Horn Y, Johnson JA. Brush‐First ROMP of poly(ethylene oxide) macromonomers of varied length: impact of polymer architecture on thermal behavior and Li
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conductivity. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/pola.29242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Yoshiki Shibuya
- Department of ChemistryMassachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge Massachusetts 02139
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- Research Laboratory of ElectronicsMassachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge Massachusetts 02139
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- Department of ChemistryMassachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge Massachusetts 02139
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- Research Laboratory of ElectronicsMassachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge Massachusetts 02139
- Department of Mechanical EngineeringMassachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge Massachusetts 02139
- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringMassachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge Massachusetts 02139
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- Department of ChemistryMassachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge Massachusetts 02139
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Doganci E, Uner A, Canimkurbey B, Ozdogan R, Tasdelen MA. Star-shaped hybrid polymers as insulators for organic field effect transistors. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.4422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Erdinc Doganci
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Processing Tech; Kocaeli University; 41380 Kocaeli Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry; Gebze Technical University; 41400 Gebze, Kocaeli Turkey
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- Department of Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering; Yalova University; 77100 Yalova Turkey
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- Department of Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering; Yalova University; 77100 Yalova Turkey
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Jivan F, Fabela N, Davis Z, Alge DL. Orthogonal click reactions enable the synthesis of ECM-mimetic PEG hydrogels without multi-arm precursors. J Mater Chem B 2018; 6:4929-4936. [PMID: 30746148 PMCID: PMC6368189 DOI: 10.1039/c8tb01399c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Click chemistry reactions have become an important tool for synthesizing user-defined hydrogels consisting of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) and bioactive peptides for tissue engineering. However, because click crosslinking proceeds via a step-growth mechanism, multi-arm telechelic precursors are required, which has some disadvantages. Here, we report for the first time that this requirement can be circumvented to create PEG-peptide hydrogels solely from linear precursors through the use of two orthogonal click reactions, the thiol-maleimide Michael addition and thiol-norbornene click reaction. The rapid kinetics of both click reactions allowed for quick formation of norbornene-functionalized PEG-peptide block copolymers via Michael addition, which were subsequently photocrosslinked into hydrogels with a dithiol linker. Characterization and in vitro testing demonstrated that the hydrogels have highly tunable physicochemical properties and excellent cytocompatiiblity. In addition, stoichiometric control over the crosslinking reaction can be leveraged to leave unreacted norbornene groups in the hydrogel for subsequent hydrogel functionalization via bioorthogonal inverse-electron demand Diels-Alder click reactions with s-tetrazines. After selectively capping norbornene groups in a user-defined region with cysteine, this feature was leveraged for protein patterning. Collectively, these results demonstrate that our novel chemical strategy is a simple and versatile approach to the development of hydrogels for tissue engineering that could be useful for a variety of applications.
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- Faraz Jivan
- Texas A&M University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, 5045 Emerging Technologies Building, 3120 TAMU, College Station, TX, 77843, United States
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- Texas A&M University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, 5045 Emerging Technologies Building, 3120 TAMU, College Station, TX, 77843, United States
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- North Carolina State University, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, 911 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC 27606, United States
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- Texas A&M University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, 5045 Emerging Technologies Building, 3120 TAMU, College Station, TX, 77843, United States
- Texas A&M University, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, 3003 TAMU, College Station, TX, 77843, United States
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Hildebrandt H, Paloheimo O, Mäntylä E, Willman S, Hakanen S, Albrecht K, Groll J, Möller M, Vihinen-Ranta M. Reactive Self-Assembly and Specific Cellular Delivery of NCO-sP(EO-stat-PO)-Derived Nanogels. Macromol Biosci 2018; 18:e1800094. [PMID: 29974620 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.201800094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2018] [Revised: 05/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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This study presents the reactive self-assembly of isocyanate functional and amphiphilic six-arm, star-shaped polyether prepolymers in water into nanogels. Intrinsic molecular amphiphilicity, mainly driven by the isophorone moiety at the distal endings of the star-shaped molecules, allows for the preparation of spherical particles with an adjustable size of 100-200 nm by self-assembly and subsequent covalent cross-linking without the need for organic solvents or surfactants. Covalent attachment of a fluorescence dye and either the cell-penetrating TAT peptide or a random control peptide sequence shows that only TAT-labeled nanogels are internalized by HeLa cells. The nanogels thus specifically enter the cells and accumulate in the perinuclear area in a time- and concentration-dependent manner.
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- Haika Hildebrandt
- Institute of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry and DWI - Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials, RWTH Aachen University, Forckenbeckstraße 50,, 52056, Aachen, Germany
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- BioMediTech Department, University of Tampere, Lääkärinkatu 1,, FI-33520, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Science and Nanoscience Center, University of Jyvaskyla, Survontie 9,, FI-40500, Jyvaskyla, Finland
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Science and Nanoscience Center, University of Jyvaskyla, Survontie 9,, FI-40500, Jyvaskyla, Finland
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Science and Nanoscience Center, University of Jyvaskyla, Survontie 9,, FI-40500, Jyvaskyla, Finland
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- Department of Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry and Bavarian Polymer Institute, University of Würzburg, Pleicherwall 2,, 97070, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry and Bavarian Polymer Institute, University of Würzburg, Pleicherwall 2,, 97070, Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry and DWI - Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials, RWTH Aachen University, Forckenbeckstraße 50,, 52056, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Science and Nanoscience Center, University of Jyvaskyla, Survontie 9,, FI-40500, Jyvaskyla, Finland
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Cho IS, Ooya T. A Supramolecular Hydrogel Based on Polyglycerol Dendrimer‐Specific Amino Group Recognition. Chem Asian J 2018; 13:1688-1691. [DOI: 10.1002/asia.201800559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2018] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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- Ik Sung Cho
- Department of Chemical Science and EngineeringGraduate School of EngineeringKobe University Kobe Japan
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- Department of Chemical Science and EngineeringGraduate School of EngineeringKobe University Kobe Japan
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Talarimoghari M, Baaken G, Hanselmann R, Behrends JC. Size-dependent interaction of a 3-arm star poly(ethylene glycol) with two biological nanopores. THE EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL. E, SOFT MATTER 2018; 41:77. [PMID: 29926213 DOI: 10.1140/epje/i2018-11687-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2018] [Accepted: 05/31/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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We use two pore-forming proteins, alpha-hemolysin and aerolysin, to compare the polymer size-dependence of ionic current block by two types of ethyleneglycol polymers: 1) linear and 2) 3-arm star poly(ethylene glycol), both applied as a polydisperse mixture of average mass 1kDa under high salt conditions. The results demonstrate that monomer size sensitivity, as known for linear PEGs, is conserved for the star polymers with only subtle differences in the dependence of the residual conductance on monomer number. To explain this absence of a dominant effect of polymer architecture, we propose that PEG adsorbs to the inner pore wall in a collapsed, salted-out state, likely due to the effect of hydrophobic residues in the pore wall on the availability of water for hydration.
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- Monasadat Talarimoghari
- Laboratory for Membrane Physiology and Technology, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hermann-Herder-Str. 7, 79104, Freiburg, Germany
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- Ionera Technologies GmbH, Hermann-Herder-Str. 7, 79104, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute for Macromolecular Chemistry, Stefan-Meier-Str. 31, 79104, Freiburg, Germany
- Freiburg Materials Research Centre, University of Freiburg, Stefan-Meier-Str. 19, 79104, Freiburg, Germany
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- Laboratory for Membrane Physiology and Technology, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hermann-Herder-Str. 7, 79104, Freiburg, Germany.
- Freiburg Materials Research Centre, University of Freiburg, Stefan-Meier-Str. 19, 79104, Freiburg, Germany.
- Freiburg Centre for Interactive Materials and Bioinspired Technologies, University of Freiburg, Georges-Köhler-Allee 105, 79110, Freiburg, Germany.
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Uner A, Doganci E, Tasdelen MA. Non-covalent interactions of pyrene end-labeled star poly(ɛ-caprolactone)s with fullerene. J Appl Polym Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/app.46520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Ahmet Uner
- Department of Chemistry; Gebze Technical University; Kocaeli 41400 Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Processing Technology; Kocaeli University; Kocaeli 41380 Turkey
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- Department of Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering; Yalova University; Yalova TR-77100 Turkey
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Learsch R, Miyake GM. Arm-First Synthesis of Star Polymers with Polywedge Arms Using Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization and Bifunctional Crosslinkers. JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE. PART A, POLYMER CHEMISTRY 2018; 56:732-740. [PMID: 30319173 PMCID: PMC6181444 DOI: 10.1002/pola.28946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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This work presents a two-step, one-pot process to make star polymers with polywedge arms. In a one-pot reaction, after the polywedge arms are synthesized, crosslinker species are added to the reaction, rapidly forming star polymers. Crosslinker species with different degrees of conformational freedom were designed and synthesized and their capacity to generate star polymers was evaluated. Mass conversions up to 92% and stars with up to 17 arms were synthesized with the most rigid crosslinker. The effects of arm molecular weight and molar ratio of crosslinker to arm on mass conversion and arms per star were explored further. Finally, the size-molecular weight scaling relationship for polywedges with linear and star architectures was compared, corroborating theoretical results regarding star polymers with arms much larger than their core.
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- Robert Learsch
- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309
- Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523
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Soliman ME, Elmowafy E, Casettari L, Alexander C. Star-shaped poly(oligoethylene glycol) copolymer-based gels: Thermo-responsive behaviour and bioapplicability for risedronate intranasal delivery. Int J Pharm 2018; 543:224-233. [PMID: 29604369 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2018.03.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2018] [Revised: 03/17/2018] [Accepted: 03/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The aim of this work was to obtain an intranasal delivery system with improved mechanical and mucoadhesive properties that could provide prolonged retention time for the delivery of risedronate (RS). For this, novel in situ forming gels comprising thermo-responsive star-shaped polymers, utilizing either polyethylene glycol methyl ether (PEGMA-ME 188, Mn 188) or polyethylene glycol ethyl ether (PEGMA-EE 246, Mn 246), with polyethylene glycol methyl ether (PEGMA-ME 475, Mn 475), were synthesized and characterized. RS was trapped in the selected gel-forming solutions at a concentration of 0.2% w/v. The pH, rheological properties, in vitro drug release, ex vivo permeation as well as mucoadhesion were also examined. MTT assays were conducted to verify nasal tolerability of the developed formulations. Initial in vivo studies were carried out to evaluate anti-osteoporotic activity in a glucocorticoid induced osteoporosis model in rats. The results showed successful development of thermo-sensitive formulations with favorable mechanical properties at 37 °C, which formed non-irritant, mucoadhesive porous networks, facilitating nasal RS delivery. Moreover, sustained release of RS, augmented permeability and marked anti-osteoporotic efficacy as compared to intranasal (IN) and intravenous (IV) RS solutions were realized. The combined results show that the in situ gels should have promising application as nasal drug delivery systems.
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- Mahmoud E Soliman
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Monazzamet Elwehda Elafrikeya Street, Abbaseyya, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Monazzamet Elwehda Elafrikeya Street, Abbaseyya, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Piazza del Rinascimento, 6, 61029 Urbino, PU, Italy.
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- School of Pharmacy, Boots Science Building, University of Nottingham, University Park, NG7 2RD Nottingham, UK
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Bai Y, Xie FY, Tian W. Controlled Self-assembly of Thermo-responsive Amphiphilic H-shaped Polymer for Adjustable Drug Release. CHINESE JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s10118-018-2086-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Eibel A, Fast DE, Sattelkow J, Zalibera M, Wang J, Huber A, Müller G, Neshchadin D, Dietliker K, Plank H, Grützmacher H, Gescheidt G. Wellenlängenselektive freie radikalische Photopolymerisation zur einfachen Herstellung von Sternpolymeren. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201708274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Anna Eibel
- Institut für Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie; Technische Universität Graz; Stremayrgasse 9/I 8010 Graz Österreich
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- Institut für Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie; Technische Universität Graz; Stremayrgasse 9/I 8010 Graz Österreich
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- Institut für Elektronenmikroskopie und Nanoanalytik; Technische Universität Graz; Österreich
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- Institut für Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie; Technische Universität Graz; Stremayrgasse 9/I 8010 Graz Österreich
- Institut für Physikalische Chemie und Chemische Physik; Slowakische Technische Universität Bratislava; Slowakei
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- Departement Chemie und Angewandte Biowissenschaften; Laboratorium für Anorganische Chemie; ETH Zürich; Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1 Zürich CH-8093 Schweiz
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- Departement Chemie und Angewandte Biowissenschaften; Laboratorium für Anorganische Chemie; ETH Zürich; Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1 Zürich CH-8093 Schweiz
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- Departement Chemie und Angewandte Biowissenschaften; Laboratorium für Anorganische Chemie; ETH Zürich; Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1 Zürich CH-8093 Schweiz
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- Institut für Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie; Technische Universität Graz; Stremayrgasse 9/I 8010 Graz Österreich
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- Departement Chemie und Angewandte Biowissenschaften; Laboratorium für Anorganische Chemie; ETH Zürich; Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1 Zürich CH-8093 Schweiz
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- Institut für Elektronenmikroskopie und Nanoanalytik; Technische Universität Graz; Österreich
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- Departement Chemie und Angewandte Biowissenschaften; Laboratorium für Anorganische Chemie; ETH Zürich; Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1 Zürich CH-8093 Schweiz
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- Institut für Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie; Technische Universität Graz; Stremayrgasse 9/I 8010 Graz Österreich
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Eibel A, Fast DE, Sattelkow J, Zalibera M, Wang J, Huber A, Müller G, Neshchadin D, Dietliker K, Plank H, Grützmacher H, Gescheidt G. Star-shaped Polymers through Simple Wavelength-Selective Free-Radical Photopolymerization. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2017; 56:14306-14309. [PMID: 28857401 DOI: 10.1002/anie.201708274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Abstract
Star-shaped polymers represent highly desired materials in nanotechnology and life sciences, including biomedical applications (e.g., diagnostic imaging, tissue engineering, and targeted drug delivery). Herein, we report a straightforward synthesis of wavelength-selective multifunctional photoinitiators (PIs) that contain a bisacylphosphane oxide (BAPO) group and an α-hydroxy ketone moiety within one molecule. By using three different wavelengths, these photoactive groups can be selectively addressed and activated, thereby allowing the synthesis of ABC-type miktoarm star polymers through a simple, highly selective, and robust free-radical polymerization method. The photochemistry of these new initiators and the feasibility of this concept were investigated in unprecedented detail by using various spectroscopic techniques.
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- Anna Eibel
- Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Graz University of Technology, Stremayrgasse 9/I, 8010, Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Graz University of Technology, Stremayrgasse 9/I, 8010, Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Electron Microscopy and Nanoanalysis, Graz University of Technology, Steyrergasse 17, 8010, Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Graz University of Technology, Stremayrgasse 9/I, 8010, Graz, Austria.,Institute of Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Radlinského 9, 81237, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, ETH Zurich, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1, Zurich, 8093, Switzerland
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- Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, ETH Zurich, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1, Zurich, 8093, Switzerland
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- Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, ETH Zurich, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1, Zurich, 8093, Switzerland
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- Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Graz University of Technology, Stremayrgasse 9/I, 8010, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, ETH Zurich, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1, Zurich, 8093, Switzerland
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- Institute of Electron Microscopy and Nanoanalysis, Graz University of Technology, Steyrergasse 17, 8010, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, ETH Zurich, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1, Zurich, 8093, Switzerland
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- Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Graz University of Technology, Stremayrgasse 9/I, 8010, Graz, Austria
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