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Wen G, Leen V, Jia Y, Rohand T, Hofkens J. Improved Dye Survival in Expansion Microscopy through Stabilizer-Conjugated Linkers. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202202404. [PMID: 36031562 PMCID: PMC9828348 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202202404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Expansion microscopy (ExM) has been widely used to detect biomolecules in cultured cells and tissue samples due to its enablement of super resolution imaging with conventional microscopes, via physical expansion of samples. However, reaction conditions inherent to the process bring about strong fluorescent signal loss during polymerization and digestion and thus limit the brightness of the signal obtained post expansion. Here, we explore the impact of stabilizer-containing organic fluorophores in ExM, as a mitigation strategy for this radical-induced dye degradation. Through direct conjugation of 4-nitrophenylalanine (NPA) to our previously developed trifunctional reagents, we validate and demonstrate that these multifunctional linkers enable visualization of different organelles with improved fluorescent intensity, owning to protection of the dyes to radical induced degradation as well as to photoprotection upon imaging. At this point, we cannot disentangle the relative contribution of both mechanisms. Furthermore, we report anchoring linkers that allow straightforward application of NPA or Trolox to commercially available fluorophore-conjugated antibodies. We show that these anchoring linkers enable complete retention of biological targets while increasing fluorophore photostability. Our results provide guidance in exploring these stabilizer-modified agents in ExM and methods for increased signal survival through the polymerization steps of the ExM protocols.
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- Gang Wen
- Department of ChemistryKU LeuvenLeuven3001Belgium
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- Department of Cell and Chemical BiologyLeiden University Medical CenterEinthovenweg 202333 ZCLeidenThe Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Analytical & Molecular Chemistry Faculty Polydisciplinaire of Safi Department of ChemistryUniversity Cadi Ayyad46000SafiMorocco
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- Department of ChemistryKU LeuvenLeuven3001Belgium,Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research55128MainzGermany
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Liu C, Zhou H, Yu S, Chen H, Wang N, Yao W, Lu AH, Qiao W. Sensitive and precise visually guided drug delivery nanoplatform with dual activation of pH and light. Acta Biomater 2022; 141:374-387. [PMID: 34971788 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2021.12.029] [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: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Controlled-release drug carriers in cancer therapy are the most ideal way to reduce toxicity and improve drug efficacy. Since light stimulation is precise and operable, most multi-stimulation response carriers utilize phototherapy to enhance release efficiency. However, phototoxicity severely limits the application of phototherapy. Herein, we designed and synthesized a Cou-ONB lipid with sensitive fluorescence feedback and multi-stimulus response. COBL liposomes prepared from Cou-ONB lipids will passively aggregate at the tumor and guide phototherapy by fluorescence. More importantly, it can reflect the drug release effect in vivo through its own sensitive fluorescence changes, further enabling precise phototherapy and reducing phototoxicity. In this paper, the multi-stimulus superimposed response and precise fluorescence-guided performance of COBL liposomes were investigated at the molecular, liposome, cellular, and animal levels. Finally, tumor treatment experiments showed that the d-COBL-UV group had the best tumor suppression effect (5.3-fold). This paper highlights a real-time fluorescence-guided multi-stimulus superposition strategy and provides a design idea to precisely implement exogenous stimuli by displaying the degree of drug release, aiming to achieve less toxic and more efficient cancer therapy through timely and precise multi-stimulation. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Multi-stimulus responsive drug carriers have been extensively developed in the last decade. Visual guidance is an important tool to achieve precision medicine and precise control of drug release. However, the available visualization materials are more aimed at directing stimulation at the optimal moment. There is little discussion on when to stop exogenous stimulation and how to minimize the damage of stimulation to the patient. Here, we provide a Cou-ONB lipid that not only responds to multiple stimuli, but also provides sensitive feedback on its own dissociation with a fluorescent signal so that physicians can adjust exogenous stimuli in a timely manner. This paper provides insights to facilitate precision drug delivery systems, providing viable design ideas for precise, efficient, and less toxic cancer therapies.
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Shahi S, Roghani-Mamaqani H, Talebi S, Mardani H. Stimuli-responsive destructible polymeric hydrogels based on irreversible covalent bond dissociation. Polym Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d1py01066b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Covalently crosslinked stimuli-destructible hydrogels with the ability of irreversible bond dissociation have attracted great attentions due to their biodegradability, stability against hydrolysis, and controlled solubility upon insertion of desired triggers.
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- Sina Shahi
- Faculty of Polymer Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, PO Box: 51335-1996, Tabriz, Iran
- Institute of Polymeric Materials, Sahand University of Technology, PO Box: 51335-1996, Tabriz, Iran
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- Faculty of Polymer Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, PO Box: 51335-1996, Tabriz, Iran
- Institute of Polymeric Materials, Sahand University of Technology, PO Box: 51335-1996, Tabriz, Iran
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- Faculty of Polymer Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, PO Box: 51335-1996, Tabriz, Iran
- Institute of Polymeric Materials, Sahand University of Technology, PO Box: 51335-1996, Tabriz, Iran
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- Faculty of Polymer Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, PO Box: 51335-1996, Tabriz, Iran
- Institute of Polymeric Materials, Sahand University of Technology, PO Box: 51335-1996, Tabriz, Iran
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Jazani AM, Oh JK. Synthesis of multiple stimuli-responsive degradable block copolymers via facile carbonyl imidazole-induced postpolymerization modification. Polym Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2py00729k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A robust approach that centers on carbonyl imidazole chemistry was used to synthesize a triple-stimuli-responsive degradable block copolymer labeled with acetal, disulfide, and o-nitrobenzyl groups exhibiting acid, reduction, and light responses.
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- Arman Moini Jazani
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, H4B 1R6, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, H4B 1R6, Canada
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Divandari M, Arcifa A, Ayer MA, Letondor C, Spencer ND. Applying an Oleophobic/Hydrophobic Fluorinated Polymer Monolayer Coating from Aqueous Solutions. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2021; 37:4387-4394. [PMID: 33789046 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c00479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Despite major advancements in the fabrication of low-surface-energy surfaces, the environmental consequences of their fabrication can be a serious issue, particularly in an industrial context. This is especially the case for fluorine-based coatings, which often require fluorinated solvents for their processing and applications. These solvents are not only detrimental to the ozone layer but also represent a potential workplace hazard because they tend to bioaccumulate. We describe the design, synthesis, and characterization of a new fluorinated-polymer coating that can be simply applied to surfaces from an aqueous environment using a dip-coating technique. This was made possible by copolymerizing three different methacrylate monomers, each serving a specific function. Namely, fluorinated methacrylate providing oleo/hydrophobicity, photocleavable polyethylene glycol (PEG) methacrylate promoting water solubility of the copolymer, and thioether-based methacrylate serving as an anchoring unit to a number of different substrates. This copolymer is initially grafted to the surface as a monolayer from an aqueous solvent, after which the system is treated with ultraviolet (UV) light, cleaving away the protecting PEG moieties to yield an oleo/hydrophobic surface.
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- Mohammad Divandari
- Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology, Department of Materials, ETH Zurich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 5, CH-8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Surface Science and Coating Technologies, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
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- The Swatch Group Research and Development Ltd, CH-2074 Marin, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology, Department of Materials, ETH Zurich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 5, CH-8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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Nanogels Capable of Triggered Release. ADVANCES IN BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING/BIOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 178:99-146. [PMID: 33665715 DOI: 10.1007/10_2021_163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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This chapter provides an overview of soft and environmentally sensitive polymeric nanosystems, which are widely known as nanogels. These particles keep great promise to the area of drug delivery due to their high biocompatibility with body fluids and tissues, as well as due to their ability to encapsulate and release the loaded drugs in a controlled manner. For a long period of time, the controlled drug delivery systems were designed to provide long-termed or sustained release. However, some medical treatments such as cancer chemotherapy, protein and gene delivery do not require the prolonged release of the drug in the site of action. In contrast, the rapid increase of the drug concentration is needed for gaining the desired biological effect. Being very sensitive to surrounding media and different stimuli, nanogels can undergo physico-chemical transitions or chemical changes in their structure. Such changes can result in more rapid release of the drugs, which is usually referred to as triggered drug release. Herein we give the basic information on nanogel unique features, methods of sensitive nanogels preparation, as well as on main mechanisms of triggered release. Additionally, the triggered release of low-molecular drugs and biomacromolecules are discussed.
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Romano A, Sangermano M, Rossegger E, Mühlbacher I, Griesser T, Giebler M, Palmara G, Frascella F, Roppolo I, Schlögl S. Hybrid silica micro-particles with light-responsive surface properties and Janus-like character. Polym Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1py00459j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The present work highlights the synthesis and post-modification of silica-based micro-particles containing photo-responsive polymer brushes with photolabile o-nitrobenzyl ester (o-NBE) chromophores.
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- A. Romano
- Department of Applied Science and Technology
- Politecnico di Torino
- 10129 Torino
- Italy
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology
- Politecnico di Torino
- 10129 Torino
- Italy
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- Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH
- A-8700 Leoben
- Austria
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- Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH
- A-8700 Leoben
- Austria
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- Institute of Chemistry of Polymeric Materials
- Montanuniversitaet Leoben
- A-8700 Leoben
- Austria
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- Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH
- A-8700 Leoben
- Austria
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology
- Politecnico di Torino
- 10129 Torino
- Italy
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology
- Politecnico di Torino
- 10129 Torino
- Italy
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology
- Politecnico di Torino
- 10129 Torino
- Italy
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- Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH
- A-8700 Leoben
- Austria
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Romano A, Roppolo I, Rossegger E, Schlögl S, Sangermano M. Recent Trends in Applying Rrtho-Nitrobenzyl Esters for the Design of Photo-Responsive Polymer Networks. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E2777. [PMID: 32575481 PMCID: PMC7344511 DOI: 10.3390/ma13122777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Revised: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Polymers with light-responsive groups have gained increased attention in the design of functional materials, as they allow changes in polymers properties, on demand, and simply by light exposure. For the synthesis of polymers and polymer networks with photolabile properties, the introduction o-nitrobenzyl alcohol (o-NB) derivatives as light-responsive chromophores has become a convenient and powerful route. Although o-NB groups were successfully exploited in numerous applications, this review pays particular attention to the studies in which they were included as photo-responsive moieties in thin polymer films and functional polymer coatings. The review is divided into four different sections according to the chemical structure of the polymer networks: (i) acrylate and methacrylate; (ii) thiol-click; (iii) epoxy; and (iv) polydimethylsiloxane. We conclude with an outlook of the present challenges and future perspectives of the versatile and unique features of o-NB chemistry.
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- Angelo Romano
- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italy; (A.R.); (I.R.)
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italy; (A.R.); (I.R.)
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- Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH, Roseggerstrasse 12, Leoben 8700, Austria; (E.R.); (S.S.)
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- Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH, Roseggerstrasse 12, Leoben 8700, Austria; (E.R.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italy; (A.R.); (I.R.)
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An S, Kim H, Kim M, Kim S. Photoinduced Modulation of Polymeric Interfacial Behavior Controlling Thin-Film Block Copolymer Wetting. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2020; 36:3046-3056. [PMID: 32151131 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.0c00266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The tunable surface-wetting properties of photosensitive random copolymer mats were used to spatially control the orientations of thin-film block copolymer (BCP) structures. A photosensitive mat was produced via thermal treatment on spin-coated random copolymers of poly(styrene-ran-2-nitrobenzyl methacrylate-ran-glycidyl methacrylate), synthesized via reversible-deactivation radical polymerization. The degree of UV-induced deprotection of the nitrobenzyl esters in the mat was precisely controlled through the amount of UV-irradiation energy imparted to the mat. The resulting polarity switching of the constituents collectively altered the interfacial wetting properties of the mat, and the tunability allowed lamellar or cylinder-forming poly(styrene-b-methyl methacrylate) BCP thin films, applied over the mat, to change the domain orientation from perpendicular to parallel at proper UV exposures. UV irradiation passing through a photomask was capable of generating defined regions of BCP domains with targeted orientations.
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- Sol An
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Korea
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Korea
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Korea
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Hegazy M, Zhou P, Rahoui N, Wu G, Taloub N, Lin Y, Huang X, Huang Y. A facile design of smart silica nanocarriers via surface-initiated RAFT polymerization as a dual-stimuli drug release platform. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2019.123797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Sedlacek O, Filippov SK, Svec P, Hruby M. SET‐LRP Synthesis of Well‐Defined Light‐Responsible Block Copolymer Micelles. MACROMOL CHEM PHYS 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/macp.201900238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Ondrej Sedlacek
- Institute of Macromolecular ChemistryAcademy of Sciences of the Czech Republic Heyrovsky Sq. 2 162 06 Prague 6 Czech Republic
- Department of Organic and Macromolecular ChemistryGhent University Krijgslaan 281 S4 B‐9000 Ghent Belgium
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- Institute of Macromolecular ChemistryAcademy of Sciences of the Czech Republic Heyrovsky Sq. 2 162 06 Prague 6 Czech Republic
- School of Engineering and Applied ScienceHarvard University 9 Oxford Street Cambridge MA 02138 USA
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- Institute of Macromolecular ChemistryAcademy of Sciences of the Czech Republic Heyrovsky Sq. 2 162 06 Prague 6 Czech Republic
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- Institute of Macromolecular ChemistryAcademy of Sciences of the Czech Republic Heyrovsky Sq. 2 162 06 Prague 6 Czech Republic
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Preparation of a Series of Photoresponsive Polymersomes Bearing Photocleavable a 2-nitrobenzyl Group at the Hydrophobic/Hydrophilic Interfaces and Their Payload Releasing Behaviors. Polymers (Basel) 2019; 11:polym11081254. [PMID: 31362443 PMCID: PMC6724059 DOI: 10.3390/polym11081254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Revised: 07/23/2019] [Accepted: 07/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In this study, the structure-function relationships of a series of polymersomes composed of well-defined amphiphilic diblock copolymers were investigated. The building blocks were synthesized by clicking hydrophobic polymers, synthesized beforehand, and commercially available poly(ethylene glycol) with photocleavable 2-nitrobenzyl compounds bearing alkyne and maleimide functionalities. All of the tested polymersomes preserved their hollow structures even after sufficient photoirradiation. Nevertheless, the release rate of an entrapped anionic fluorophore was highly dependent on the molecular weight and the type of hydrophobic polymer, as well as on the presence or absence of the charged end groups. Moreover, the polymersomes with a 2-nitrosobenzyl photolysis residue within the hydrophobic shells exhibited photo-induced payload release after complete photolysis. It was concluded that the payload release was mediated by photo-induced permeability changes of the hydrophobic shells rather than the decomposition of their overall structures.
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Machado CA, Tran R, Jenkins TA, Pritzlaff AM, Sims MB, Sumerlin BS, Savin DA. UV-induced vesicle to micelle transition: a mechanistic study. Polym Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c9py01259a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The morphology of self-assembled block copolymer aggregates is highly dependent on the relative volume fraction of the hydrophobic block.
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- Craig A. Machado
- George & Josephine Butler Polymer Research Laboratory
- Center for Macromolecular Science & Engineering
- Department of Chemistry
- University of Florida
- Gainesville
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- George & Josephine Butler Polymer Research Laboratory
- Center for Macromolecular Science & Engineering
- Department of Chemistry
- University of Florida
- Gainesville
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- George & Josephine Butler Polymer Research Laboratory
- Center for Macromolecular Science & Engineering
- Department of Chemistry
- University of Florida
- Gainesville
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- George & Josephine Butler Polymer Research Laboratory
- Center for Macromolecular Science & Engineering
- Department of Chemistry
- University of Florida
- Gainesville
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- George & Josephine Butler Polymer Research Laboratory
- Center for Macromolecular Science & Engineering
- Department of Chemistry
- University of Florida
- Gainesville
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- George & Josephine Butler Polymer Research Laboratory
- Center for Macromolecular Science & Engineering
- Department of Chemistry
- University of Florida
- Gainesville
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- George & Josephine Butler Polymer Research Laboratory
- Center for Macromolecular Science & Engineering
- Department of Chemistry
- University of Florida
- Gainesville
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Kim HJ, Lee HI. Polymeric Micelles Based on Light-Responsive Block Copolymers for the Phototunable Detection of Mercury(II) Ions Modulated by Morphological Changes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:34634-34639. [PMID: 30207678 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b12441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Polymeric micelles based on light-responsive block copolymers were prepared and used for the phototunable detection of mercury(II) ions. 2-Nitrobenzyl acrylate (NBA) and ( E)-2-((4-((4-formylphenyl)diazenyl)phenyl)(methyl)amino) ethyl acrylate (FPDEA) were copolymerized from a poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) macroinitiator via atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP), leading to a well-defined block copolymer of PEO113- b-[p(NBA10- co-FPDEA3)] with a low polydispersity index (PDI = 1.16). After polymerization, the aldehyde groups of PEO- b-[p(NBA- co-FPDEA)] were converted to aldoxime groups by reacting with hydroxylamine, leading to the formation of a final oxime-containing polymeric probe, PEO- b-[p(NBA- co-HPDEA)], P1. The resulting block copolymer, P1, was self-assembled in water to yield spherical micelles that consist of a PEO block forming a hydrophilic shell and a copolymer of light-responsive NBA and a mercury(II) ion-detecting HPDEA block forming a hydrophobic core. Upon the addition of mercury(II) ions to this micellar solution, no detection was observed since water-soluble mercury(II) ions have limited accessability to the oxime units of P1, which are located in the hydrophobic core. After UV light irradiation, however, the photolabile 2-nitrobenzyl moieties were cleaved, and hydrophobic PNBA was transformed to hydrophilic poly(acrylic acid) (PAA), leading to the photoinduced dissociation of micelles to unimers. As a result, the oxime units of P1 were exposed to a hydrophilic environment and could react with mercury(II) ions to form nitrile groups, resulting in the turn-on detection of mercury(II) ions by UV light irradiation.
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- Hye-Jin Kim
- Department of Chemistry , University of Ulsan , Ulsan 680-749 , Korea
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- Department of Chemistry , University of Ulsan , Ulsan 680-749 , Korea
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Jana S, Bose A, Saha A, Mandal TK. Photocleavable and tunable thermoresponsive amphiphilic random copolymer: Self-assembly into micelles, dye encapsulation, and triggered release. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/pola.28537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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- Somdeb Jana
- Polymer Science Unit, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science; Jadavpur Kolkata 700032 India
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- Polymer Science Unit, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science; Jadavpur Kolkata 700032 India
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- Polymer Science Unit, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science; Jadavpur Kolkata 700032 India
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- Polymer Science Unit, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science; Jadavpur Kolkata 700032 India
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Stimuli-responsive polymers respond to a variety of external stimuli, which include optical, electrical, thermal, mechanical, redox, pH, chemical, environmental and biological signals. This paper is concerned with the process of forming such polymers by RAFT polymerization.
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Photo-responsive polymers are able to change their structure, conformation and properties upon light irradiation.
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- Olivier Bertrand
- Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences (IMCN)
- Bio- and Soft Matter (BSMA)
- Université catholique de Louvain
- 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve
- Belgium
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- Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences (IMCN)
- Bio- and Soft Matter (BSMA)
- Université catholique de Louvain
- 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve
- Belgium
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Bagheri A, Yeow J, Arandiyan H, Xu J, Boyer C, Lim M. Polymerization of a Photocleavable Monomer Using Visible Light. Macromol Rapid Commun 2016; 37:905-10. [DOI: 10.1002/marc.201600127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2016] [Revised: 03/23/2016] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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- Ali Bagheri
- School of Chemical Engineering; The University of New South Wales; Sydney NSW 2052 Australia
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- Centre for Advanced Macromolecular Design (CAMD) and Australian Centre for NanoMedicine (ACN); School of Chemical Engineering; UNSW Australia; Sydney NSW 2052 Australia
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- Centre for Advanced Macromolecular Design (CAMD) and Australian Centre for NanoMedicine (ACN); School of Chemical Engineering; UNSW Australia; Sydney NSW 2052 Australia
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- Centre for Advanced Macromolecular Design (CAMD) and Australian Centre for NanoMedicine (ACN); School of Chemical Engineering; UNSW Australia; Sydney NSW 2052 Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering; The University of New South Wales; Sydney NSW 2052 Australia
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Yamamoto S, Tochigi H, Yamazaki S, Nakahama S, Yamaguchi K. Synthesis of Amphiphilic Diblock Copolymer Using Heterobifunctional Linkers, Connected by a Photodegradable N-(2-Nitrobenzyl)imide Structure and Available for Two Different Click Chemistries. BULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN 2016. [DOI: 10.1246/bcsj.20150445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Research Institute for Photofunctionalized Materials, Kanagawa University
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- Department of Chemistry, Kanagawa University
- Research Institute for Photofunctionalized Materials, Kanagawa University
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Jana S, Saha A, Paira TK, Mandal TK. Synthesis and Self-Aggregation of Poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline)-Based Photocleavable Block Copolymer: Micelle, Compound Micelle, Reverse Micelle, and Dye Encapsulation/Release. J Phys Chem B 2016; 120:813-24. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.5b10019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Somdeb Jana
- Polymer Science Unit, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Jadavpur, Kolkata 700032, India
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- Polymer Science Unit, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Jadavpur, Kolkata 700032, India
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- Polymer Science Unit, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Jadavpur, Kolkata 700032, India
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- Polymer Science Unit, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Jadavpur, Kolkata 700032, India
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Soliman SMA, Colombeau L, Nouvel C, Babin J, Six JL. Amphiphilic photosensitive dextran-g-poly(o-nitrobenzyl acrylate) glycopolymers. Carbohydr Polym 2016; 136:598-608. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2015.09.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2015] [Revised: 09/18/2015] [Accepted: 09/19/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Tian T, Gao N, Gu C, Li J, Wang H, Lan Y, Yin X, Li G. Chemically Patterned Inverse Opal Created by a Selective Photolysis Modification Process. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2015; 7:19516-19525. [PMID: 26269453 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.5b06757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
Abstract
Anisotropic photonic crystal materials have long been pursued for their broad applications. A novel method for creating chemically patterned inverse opals is proposed here. The patterning technique is based on selective photolysis of a photolabile polymer together with postmodification on released amine groups. The patterning method allows regioselective modification within an inverse opal structure, taking advantage of selective chemical reaction. Moreover, combined with the unique signal self-reporting feature of the photonic crystal, the fabricated structure is capable of various applications, including gradient photonic bandgap and dynamic chemical patterns. The proposed method provides the ability to extend the structural and chemical complexity of the photonic crystal, as well as its potential applications.
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- Tian Tian
- Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University , Beijing 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University , Beijing 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University , Beijing 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University , Beijing 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University , Beijing 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University , Beijing 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University , Beijing 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University , Beijing 100084, China
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Sun T, Li P, Oh JK. Dual Location Dual Reduction/Photoresponsive Block Copolymer Micelles: Disassembly and Synergistic Release. Macromol Rapid Commun 2015; 36:1742-8. [DOI: 10.1002/marc.201500306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2015] [Revised: 06/30/2015] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Tongbing Sun
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Centre for NanoScience Research; Concordia University; Montreal Quebec H4B 1R6 Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Centre for NanoScience Research; Concordia University; Montreal Quebec H4B 1R6 Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Centre for NanoScience Research; Concordia University; Montreal Quebec H4B 1R6 Canada
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Song DP, Wang X, Lin Y, Watkins JJ. Synthesis and Controlled Self-Assembly of UV-Responsive Gold Nanoparticles in Block Copolymer Templates. J Phys Chem B 2014; 118:12788-95. [DOI: 10.1021/jp508212f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Dong-Po Song
- Department
of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 120 Governors Drive, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, United States
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- Department
of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 120 Governors Drive, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, United States
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- Department
of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 120 Governors Drive, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, United States
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- Department
of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 120 Governors Drive, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, United States
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Soliman SMA, Nouvel C, Babin J, Six JL. o
-nitrobenzyl acrylate is polymerizable by single electron transfer-living radical polymerization. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.1002/pola.27232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Soliman Mehawed Abdellatif Soliman
- Université de Lorraine; Laboratoire de Chimie Physique Macromoléculaire LCPM; FRE 3564 Nancy F-54000 France
- CNRS, Laboratoire de Chimie Physique Macromoléculaire LCPM; FRE 3564 Nancy F-54000 France
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- Université de Lorraine; Laboratoire de Chimie Physique Macromoléculaire LCPM; FRE 3564 Nancy F-54000 France
- CNRS, Laboratoire de Chimie Physique Macromoléculaire LCPM; FRE 3564 Nancy F-54000 France
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- Université de Lorraine; Laboratoire de Chimie Physique Macromoléculaire LCPM; FRE 3564 Nancy F-54000 France
- CNRS, Laboratoire de Chimie Physique Macromoléculaire LCPM; FRE 3564 Nancy F-54000 France
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- Université de Lorraine; Laboratoire de Chimie Physique Macromoléculaire LCPM; FRE 3564 Nancy F-54000 France
- CNRS, Laboratoire de Chimie Physique Macromoléculaire LCPM; FRE 3564 Nancy F-54000 France
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Gumbley P, Hu X, Lawrence JA, Thomas SW. Photoresponsive Gels Prepared by Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization. Macromol Rapid Commun 2013; 34:1838-43. [DOI: 10.1002/marc.201300653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2013] [Revised: 10/11/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Patricia Gumbley
- Department of Chemistry; Tufts University; 62 Talbot Avenue Medford MA 02155 USA
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- Department of Chemistry; Tufts University; 62 Talbot Avenue Medford MA 02155 USA
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- Department of Chemistry; Tufts University; 62 Talbot Avenue Medford MA 02155 USA
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- Department of Chemistry; Tufts University; 62 Talbot Avenue Medford MA 02155 USA
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Yamamoto S, Nakahama S, Yamaguchi K. A Heterobifunctional Linker Bearing Azide-reactive Alkyne and Thiol-reactive Maleimide Connected with N-(2-Nitrobenzyl)imide to Synthesize Photocleavable Diblock Copolymers. CHEM LETT 2013. [DOI: 10.1246/cl.130235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Research Institute for Photofunctionalized Materials, Kanagawa University
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- Department of Chemistry, Kanagawa University
- Research Institute for Photofunctionalized Materials, Kanagawa University
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Sobolčiak P, Špírek M, Katrlík J, Gemeiner P, Lacík I, Kasák P. Light-Switchable Polymer from Cationic to Zwitterionic Form: Synthesis, Characterization, and Interactions with DNA and Bacterial Cells. Macromol Rapid Commun 2013; 34:635-9. [DOI: 10.1002/marc.201200823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2012] [Revised: 01/21/2013] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Zhao H, Theato P. Copolymers featuring pentafluorophenyl ester and photolabile amine units: synthesis and application as reactive photopatterns. Polym Chem 2013. [DOI: 10.1039/c2py21050a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Hensarling RM, Hoff EA, LeBlanc AP, Guo W, Rahane SB, Patton DL. Photocaged pendent thiol polymer brush surfaces for postpolymerization modifications via thiol-click chemistry. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/pola.26468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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pH- and temperature-sensitive statistical copolymers poly[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate-stat
-2-vinylpyridine] with Functional succinimidyl-ester chain ends synthesized by nitroxide-mediated polymerization. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/pola.26247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Liu G, Dong CM. Photoresponsive Poly(S-(o-nitrobenzyl)-l-cysteine)-b-PEO from a l-Cysteine N-Carboxyanhydride Monomer: Synthesis, Self-Assembly, and Phototriggered Drug Release. Biomacromolecules 2012; 13:1573-83. [DOI: 10.1021/bm300304t] [Citation(s) in RCA: 182] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Gang Liu
- Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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Delaittre G, Pauloehrl T, Bastmeyer M, Barner-Kowollik C. Acrylamide-Based Copolymers Bearing Photoreleasable Thiols for Subsequent Thiol–Ene Functionalization. Macromolecules 2012. [DOI: 10.1021/ma202670d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Guillaume Delaittre
- Preparative
Macromolecular Chemistry,
Institut für Technische Chemie und Polymerchemie, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Engesserstr.
18, 76128 Karlsruhe, Germany
- Zoologisches Institut, Zell-
und Neurobiologie, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Haid-und-Neu-Str. 9, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
- Center for Functional Nanostructures
(CFN), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Wolfgang-Gaede-Str. 1a, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Preparative
Macromolecular Chemistry,
Institut für Technische Chemie und Polymerchemie, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Engesserstr.
18, 76128 Karlsruhe, Germany
- Center for Functional Nanostructures
(CFN), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Wolfgang-Gaede-Str. 1a, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Zoologisches Institut, Zell-
und Neurobiologie, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Haid-und-Neu-Str. 9, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
- Center for Functional Nanostructures
(CFN), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Wolfgang-Gaede-Str. 1a, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Preparative
Macromolecular Chemistry,
Institut für Technische Chemie und Polymerchemie, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Engesserstr.
18, 76128 Karlsruhe, Germany
- Center for Functional Nanostructures
(CFN), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Wolfgang-Gaede-Str. 1a, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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Zhao H, Sterner ES, Coughlin EB, Theato P. o-Nitrobenzyl Alcohol Derivatives: Opportunities in Polymer and Materials Science. Macromolecules 2012. [DOI: 10.1021/ma201924h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 432] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Hui Zhao
- Institute for Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, University of Hamburg, Bundesstrasse 45, D-20146 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, University of Massachusetts, 120 Governors Drive, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003-4530, United States
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- Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, University of Massachusetts, 120 Governors Drive, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003-4530, United States
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- Institute for Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, University of Hamburg, Bundesstrasse 45, D-20146 Hamburg, Germany
- World Class University (WCU) program of Chemical Convergence for Energy & Environment (C2E2), School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, Seoul National University (SNU), Seoul, Korea
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Pauloehrl T, Delaittre G, Bastmeyer M, Barner-Kowollik C. Ambient temperature polymer modification by in situ phototriggered deprotection and thiol–ene chemistry. Polym Chem 2012. [DOI: 10.1039/c1py00372k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Synthesis and self-assembly of diblock copolymers bearing 2-nitrobenzyl photocleavable side groups. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.1002/pola.25069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Gumbley P, Koylu D, Thomas SW. Photoresponsive Polymers Containing Nitrobenzyl Esters via Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization. Macromolecules 2011. [DOI: 10.1021/ma2015529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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- Patricia Gumbley
- Department of Chemistry, Tufts University, 62 Talbot Avenue, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Tufts University, 62 Talbot Avenue, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Tufts University, 62 Talbot Avenue, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, United States
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Lin LY, Lee NS, Zhu J, Nyström AM, Pochan DJ, Dorshow RB, Wooley KL. Tuning core vs. shell dimensions to adjust the performance of nanoscopic containers for the loading and release of doxorubicin. J Control Release 2011; 152:37-48. [PMID: 21241750 PMCID: PMC3119510 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2011.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2010] [Revised: 12/23/2010] [Accepted: 01/07/2011] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Detailed studies were performed to probe the effects of the core and shell dimensions of amphiphilic, shell crosslinked, knedel-like polymer nanoparticles (SCKs) on the loading and release of doxorubicin (DOX), a widely-used chemotherapy agent, in aqueous buffer, as a function of the solution pH. Effects of the nanoparticle composition were held constant, by employing SCKs constructed from a single type of amphiphilic diblock copolymer, poly(acrylic acid)-b-polystyrene (PAA-b-PS). A series of four SCK nanoparticle samples, ranging in number-average hydrodynamic diameter from 14-30 nm, was prepared from four block copolymers having different relative block lengths and absolute degrees of polymerization. The ratios of acrylic acid to styrene block lengths ranged from 0.65 to 3.0, giving SCKs with ratios of shell to core volumes ranging from 0.44 to 2.1. Although the shell thicknesses were calculated to be similar (1.5-3.1 nm by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) calculations and 3.5-4.9 nm by small angle neutron scattering (SANS) analyses), two of the SCK nanoparticles had relatively large core diameters (19±2 and 20±2 nm by TEM; 17.4 and 15.3 nm by SANS), while two had similar, smaller core diameters (11±2 and 13±2 nm by TEM; 9.0 and 8.9 nm by SANS). The SCKs were capable of being loaded with 1500-9700 DOX molecules per each particle, with larger numbers of DOX molecules packaged within the larger core SCKs. Their shell-to-core volume ratio showed impact on the rates and extents of release of DOX, with the volume occupied by the poly(acrylic acid) shell relative to the volume occupied by the polystyrene core correlating inversely with the diffusion-based release of DOX. Given that the same amount of polymer was used to construct each SCK sample, SCKs having smaller cores and higher acrylic acid vs. styrene volume ratios were present at higher concentrations than were the larger core SCKs, and gave lower final extents of release., Higher final extents of release and faster rates of release were observed for all DOX-loaded particle samples at pH 5.0 vs. pH 7.4, respectively, ca. 60% vs. 40% at 60 h, suggesting promise for enhanced delivery within tumors and cells. By fitting the data to the Higuchi model, quantitative determination of the kinetics of release was made, giving rate constants ranging from 0.0431 to 0.0540 h⁻¹/² at pH 7.4 and 0.106 to 0.136 h⁻¹/² at pH 5.0. In comparison, the non-crosslinked polymer micelle analogs exhibited rate constants for release of DOX of 0.245 and 0.278 h⁻¹/² at pH 7.4 and 5.0, respectively. These studies point to future directions to craft sophisticated devices for controlled drug release.
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- Lily Yun Lin
- Departments of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77842-3012
- Department of Chemistry, Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO 63130-4899
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- Departments of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77842-3012
- Department of Chemistry, Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO 63130-4899
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716-3106
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- Department of Neuroscience and The Swedish Medical Nanoscience Center, Karolinska Institutet, SE-17177 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716-3106
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- Departments of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77842-3012
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Schumers JM, Fustin CA, Gohy JF. Light-Responsive Block Copolymers. Macromol Rapid Commun 2010; 31:1588-607. [DOI: 10.1002/marc.201000108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 282] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2010] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Bartels JW, Cauët SI, Billings PL, Lin LY, Zhu J, Fidge C, Pochan DJ, Wooley KL. Evaluation of Isoprene Chain Extension from PEO Macromolecular Chain Transfer Agents for the Preparation of Dual, Invertible Block Copolymer Nanoassemblies. Macromolecules 2010; 43:7128-7138. [PMID: 21399721 DOI: 10.1021/ma1002112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Two RAFT-capable PEO macro-CTAs, 2 and 5 kDa, were prepared and used for the polymerization of isoprene which yielded well-defined block copolymers of varied lengths and compositions. GPC analysis of the PEO macro-CTAs and block copolymers showed remaining unreacted PEO macro-CTA. Mathematical deconvolution of the GPC chromatograms allowed for the estimation of the blocking efficiency, about 50% for the 5 kDa PEO macro-CTA and 64% for the 2 kDa CTA. Self assembly of the block copolymers in both water and decane was investigated and the resulting regular and inverse assemblies, respectively, were analyzed with DLS, AFM, and TEM to ascertain their dimensions and properties. Assembly of PEO-b-PIp block copolymers in aqueous solution resulted in well-defined micelles of varying sizes while the assembly in hydrophobic, organic solvent resulted in the formation of different morphologies including large aggregates and well-defined cylindrical and spherical structures.
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- Jeremy W Bartels
- Department of Chemistry, Washington University in Saint Louis, One Brookings Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63130
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