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Nehru S, Vergaelen M, Hoogenboom R, Sundaramurthy A. Echogenic Gold Nanorod Incorporated Hybrid Poly(2-oxazoline) Nanocapsules for Real-Time Ultrasound/Fluorescent Imaging and Targeted Cancer Theranostics. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:4471-4485. [PMID: 38887037 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.4c00348] [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: 06/20/2024]
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In recent years, various nanocarrier systems have been explored to enhance the targeting of cancer cells by improving the ligand-receptor interactions between the nanocarrier and cancer cells for selective cancer cell imaging and targeted delivery of anticancer drugs. Herein, we report multifunctional hydrogen-bonded multilayer nanocapsules functionalized with both folic acid-derived quantum dots (FAQDs) and gold nanorods (AuNRs) for targeted cancer therapy and cancer cell imaging using fluorescence microscopy and medical-range ultrasound imaging systems. The encapsulation efficiency of nanocapsules was found to be 49% for 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). The release percentage reached a plateau at 37% after 1 h at pH 7.4 and increased to 57% after 3 h when the release pH was decreased to pH 5.5 (i.e., the pH of the tumor environment). Under ultrasound irradiation, the release was significantly accelerated, with a total release of 52% and 68% after only 6 min at pH 7.4 and pH 5.5, respectively. While the sonoporation process plays an important role in anticancer activity experiments under ultrasound exposure by generating temporary pores, the targeting ability of FAQDs brings the capsules closer to the cell membrane and improves the cellular uptake of the released drug, thereby increasing local drug concentration. In vitro cytotoxicity experiments with HCT-116 and HEp-2 cells demonstrated anticancer activities of 96% and 98%, respectively. The nanocapsules showed enhanced ultrasound scattering signal intensity and bright spots under ultrasound exposure, most likely caused by high scattering ability and internal reflections of preloaded AuNRs in the interior structure of the nanocapsules. Hence, the demonstrated nanocapsule system not only has the potential to be used as an integrated system for early- stage detection and treatment of cancer cells but also has the ability for live tracking and imaging of cancer cells while undergoing treatment with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
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- Sangamithra Nehru
- Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu 603203, India
- Biomaterials Research Laboratory (BMRL), Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu 603203, India
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- Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Centre of Macromolecular Chemistry (CMaC), Ghent University, Ghent 9000, Belgium
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- Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Centre of Macromolecular Chemistry (CMaC), Ghent University, Ghent 9000, Belgium
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- Biomaterials Research Laboratory (BMRL), Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu 603203, India
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Kronek J, Minarčíková A, Kroneková Z, Majerčíková M, Strasser P, Teasdale I. Poly(2-isopropenyl-2-oxazoline) as a Versatile Functional Polymer for Biomedical Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1708. [PMID: 38932057 PMCID: PMC11207257 DOI: 10.3390/polym16121708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Functional polymers play an important role in various biomedical applications. From many choices, poly(2-isopropenyl-2-oxazoline) (PIPOx) represents a promising reactive polymer with great potential in various biomedical applications. PIPOx, with pendant reactive 2-oxazoline groups, can be readily prepared in a controllable manner via several controlled/living polymerization methods, such as living anionic polymerization, atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP), reversible addition-fragmentation transfer (RAFT) or rare earth metal-mediated group transfer polymerization. The reactivity of pendant 2-oxazoline allows selective reactions with thiol and carboxylic group-containing compounds without the presence of any catalyst. Moreover, PIPOx has been demonstrated to be a non-cytotoxic polymer with immunomodulative properties. Post-polymerization functionalization of PIPOx has been used for the preparation of thermosensitive or cationic polymers, drug conjugates, hydrogels, brush-like materials, and polymer coatings available for drug and gene delivery, tissue engineering, blood-like materials, antimicrobial materials, and many others. This mini-review covers new achievements in PIPOx synthesis, reactivity, and use in biomedical applications.
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- Juraj Kronek
- Department for Biomaterials Research, Polymer Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava, Slovakia; (A.M.); (Z.K.); (M.M.)
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- Department for Biomaterials Research, Polymer Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava, Slovakia; (A.M.); (Z.K.); (M.M.)
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- Department for Biomaterials Research, Polymer Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava, Slovakia; (A.M.); (Z.K.); (M.M.)
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- Department for Biomaterials Research, Polymer Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava, Slovakia; (A.M.); (Z.K.); (M.M.)
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry, Johannes Kepler University, Altenbergerstrasse 69, 4040 Linz, Austria; (P.S.); (I.T.)
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry, Johannes Kepler University, Altenbergerstrasse 69, 4040 Linz, Austria; (P.S.); (I.T.)
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Jagannathan JR, Ma Y, Curole BJ, Grayson SM, Fenton OS, Leibfarth FA. Regioselective Palladium-Catalyzed Chain-Growth Allylic Amination Polymerization of Vinyl Aziridines. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:15264-15274. [PMID: 38801413 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c02599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Organometallic-mediated chain growth polymerization of readily accessible chemical building blocks is responsible for important commercial and technological advances in polymer science, but the incorporation of heteroatoms into the polymer backbone through these mechanisms remains a challenge. Transition metal π-allyl complexes are well-developed organometallic intermediates for carbon-heteroatom bond formation in small-molecule catalysis yet remain underexplored in polymer science. Here, we developed a regioselective palladium-phosphoramidite-catalyzed chain-growth allylic amination polymerization of vinyl aziridines for the synthesis of novel nitrogen-rich polymers via ambiphilic π-allyl complexes. The polymerization accessed a linear microstructure with four carbons between each nitrogen, which is challenging to achieve through other chain-growth polymerization approaches. The highly regioselective allylic amination polymerization demonstrated the characteristics of a controlled polymerization and was able to achieve molar masses exceeding 20 kg mol-1 with low dispersities (D̵ < 1.3). The identification of the polymer structure and well-defined chain ends were supported by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry, and chain extension experiments demonstrate opportunities for building more complex materials from this method. A Hammett study was performed to understand the role of the catalyst and monomer structure on regioselectivity, and the data supported a mechanism wherein regioselectivity was primarily controlled by the ligand-metal complex. Postpolymerization desulfonylation provided access to a novel polyamine that demonstrated broad anticancer activity in vitro, which highlights the benefits of unlocking novel polyamine microstructures through regioselective chain-growth allylic amination polymerization.
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- Jake R Jagannathan
- Department of Chemistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599, United States
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- Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Tulane University, 6400 Freret Street, 2015 Percival Stern Hall, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Tulane University, 6400 Freret Street, 2015 Percival Stern Hall, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118, United States
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- Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599, United States
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Morrow JP, Mazrad ZAI, Warne NM, Ayton S, Bush AI, Kempe K. Schiff-Base Cross-Linked Poly(2-oxazoline) Micelle Drug Conjugates Possess Antiferroptosis Activity in Numerous In Vitro Cell Models. Biomacromolecules 2024; 25:1068-1083. [PMID: 38178625 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c01106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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A great deal of nanocarriers have been applied to induce ferroptosis in cancer research, yet there are limited examples of nanocarrier formulations to rescue ferroptosis, which can be applied to neurodegeneration, inflammation, liver damage, kidney disease, and more. Here, we present the synthesis, characterization, and in vitro evaluation of pH-responsive, core-cross-linked micelle (CCM) ferrostatin-1 (Fer-1) conjugates with amine, valproic acid, and biotin surface chemistries. Fer-1 release from stable and defined CCM Fer-1 conjugates was quantified, highlighting the sustained release for 24 h. CCM Fer-1 conjugates demonstrated excellent ferroptosis rescue by their antilipid peroxidation activity in a diverse set of cell lines in vitro. Additionally, CCMs showed tunable cell association in SH-SY5Y and translocation across an in vitro blood-brain barrier (BBB) model, highlighting potential brain disease applications. Overall, here, we present a polymeric Fer-1 delivery system to enhance Fer-1 action, which could help in improving Fer-1 action in the treatment of ferroptosis-related diseases.
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- Joshua P Morrow
- Drug Delivery, Disposition and Dynamics, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia
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- Drug Delivery, Disposition and Dynamics, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia
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- Drug Delivery, Disposition and Dynamics, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia
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- Melbourne Dementia Research Centre, The Florey Institute for Neuroscience and Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia
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- Melbourne Dementia Research Centre, The Florey Institute for Neuroscience and Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia
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- Drug Delivery, Disposition and Dynamics, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia
- Materials Science and Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia
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St’ahel P, Mazánková V, Prokeš L, Buršíková V, Stupavská M, Lehocký M, Pištěková H, Ozaltin K, Trunec D. Comparison of Plasma-Polymerized Thin Films Deposited from 2-Methyl-2-oxazoline and 2-Ethyl-2-oxazoline: I Film Properties. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:17455. [PMID: 38139283 PMCID: PMC10743558 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242417455] [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: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Poly(2-oxazoline) is a promising new class of polymeric materials due to their antibiofouling properties and good biocompatibility. Poly(2-oxazoline) coatings can be deposited on different substrates via plasma polymerization, which can be more advantageous than other coating methods. The aim of this study is to deposit poly(2-oxazoline) coatings using a surface dielectric barrier discharge burning in nitrogen at atmospheric pressure using 2-methyl-2-oxazoline and 2-ethyl-2-oxazoline vapours as monomers and compare the film properties. For the comparison, the antibacterial and cytocompatibility tests were peformed according to ISO norms. The antibacterial tests showed that all the deposited films were highly active against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli bacteria. The chemical composition of the films was studied using FTIR and XPS, and the film surface's properties were studied using AFM and surface energy measurement. The cytocompatibility tests showed good cytocompatibility of all the deposited films. However, the films deposited from 2-methyl-2-oxazoline exhibit better cytocompatibility. This difference can be explained by the different chemical compositions and surface morphologies of the films deposited from different monomers.
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- Pavel St’ahel
- Department of Plasma Physics and Technology, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Kotlářská 2, 611 37 Brno, Czech Republic; (P.S.); (L.P.); (V.B.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Mathematics and Physics, Faculty of Military Technology, University of Defence in Brno, Kounicova 65, 662 10 Brno, Czech Republic;
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- Department of Plasma Physics and Technology, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Kotlářská 2, 611 37 Brno, Czech Republic; (P.S.); (L.P.); (V.B.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Plasma Physics and Technology, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Kotlářská 2, 611 37 Brno, Czech Republic; (P.S.); (L.P.); (V.B.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Plasma Physics and Technology, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Kotlářská 2, 611 37 Brno, Czech Republic; (P.S.); (L.P.); (V.B.); (M.S.)
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Trida Tomase Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic (H.P.); (K.O.)
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Trida Tomase Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic (H.P.); (K.O.)
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Trida Tomase Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic (H.P.); (K.O.)
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- Department of Plasma Physics and Technology, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Kotlářská 2, 611 37 Brno, Czech Republic; (P.S.); (L.P.); (V.B.); (M.S.)
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Behroozi Kohlan T, Atespare AE, Yildiz M, Menceloglu YZ, Unal S, Dizman B. Amphiphilic Polyoxazoline Copolymer-Imidazole Complexes as Tailorable Thermal Latent Curing Agents for One-Component Epoxy Resins. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:47173-47186. [PMID: 38107921 PMCID: PMC10720278 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c07177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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One-component epoxy resins (OCERs) are proposed to overcome the energy inefficiency and processing difficulties of conventional two-component epoxy resins by employing latent curing agents, specifically thermal latent curing agents (TLCs). Despite recent progress, the need for TLCs with a simple preparation method for different curing agents, epoxy resins, and process conditions remains. Here, tailorable TLCs were prepared by forming complexes between imidazole (Im) and amphiphilic polyoxazoline copolymers with tunable structures and properties by a solvent evaporation method. The obtained TLCs were manually mixed with DGEBA to prepare OCERs. The miscibility of the complexes with DGEBA was studied, considering the functionalities of copolymers. The curing behaviors of TLCs were compared using dynamic Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) studies considering the side chain and composition of the copolymers, copolymer:Im ratio, and concentration of Im in DGEBA. The curing behavior of the promising OCERs was studied by isothermal DSC studies to investigate their stability at different temperatures and curing rate at elevated temperatures revealing the stability of these OCERs.
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- Taha Behroozi Kohlan
- Integrated
Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application Center & Composite
Technologies Center of Excellence, Sabanci
University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
- Faculty
of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Materials Science and Nano Engineering, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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- Integrated
Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application Center & Composite
Technologies Center of Excellence, Sabanci
University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
- Faculty
of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Materials Science and Nano Engineering, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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- Integrated
Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application Center & Composite
Technologies Center of Excellence, Sabanci
University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
- Faculty
of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Materials Science and Nano Engineering, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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- Integrated
Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application Center & Composite
Technologies Center of Excellence, Sabanci
University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
- Faculty
of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Materials Science and Nano Engineering, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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- Integrated
Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application Center & Composite
Technologies Center of Excellence, Sabanci
University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
- Faculty
of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Materials Science and Nano Engineering, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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- Integrated
Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application Center & Composite
Technologies Center of Excellence, Sabanci
University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
- Faculty
of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Materials Science and Nano Engineering, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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Lobaz V, Liščáková V, Sedlák F, Musil D, Petrova SL, Šeděnková I, Pánek J, Kučka J, Konefał R, Tihlaříková E, Neděla V, Pankrác J, Šefc L, Hrubý M, Šácha P, Štěpánek P. Tuning polymer-blood and polymer-cytoplasm membrane interactions by manipulating the architecture of poly(2-oxazoline) triblock copolymers. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2023; 231:113564. [PMID: 37742364 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113564] [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] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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Bioactive moieties designed to bind to cell membrane receptors benefit from coupling with polymeric carriers that have enhanced affinity to the cell membrane. When bound to the cell surface, such carriers create a "2D solution" of a ligand with a significantly increased concentration near a membrane-bound receptor compared to a freely water-soluble ligand. Bifunctional polymeric carriers based on amphiphilic triblock copolymers were synthesized from 2-pent-4-ynyl oxazoline, 2-nonyl oxazoline and 2-ethyl oxazoline. Their self-assembly and interactions with plasma proteins and HEK 293 cells were studied in detail. The affinity of these triblock copolymers to HEK 293 cell membranes and organ tissues was tunable by the overall hydrophobicity of the polymer molecule, which is determined by the length of the hydrophobic and hydrophilic blocks. The circulation time and biodistribution of three representative triblock copolymers were monitored after intravenous administration to C57BL/6 albino mice. A prolonged circulation time was observed for polymers with longer hydrophobic blocks, despite their molecular weight being below the renal threshold.
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- Volodymyr Lobaz
- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Heyrovského n. 1888/2, 162 06 Prague 6, Czechia.
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Flemingovo n. 542/2, 160 00 Prague 6, Czechia; Laboratory of Theranostics, Institute of Biochemistry and Experimental Oncology, First Faculty of Medicine, U Nemocnice 5, 128 53 Prague 2, Czechia
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Flemingovo n. 542/2, 160 00 Prague 6, Czechia; Laboratory of Theranostics, Institute of Biochemistry and Experimental Oncology, First Faculty of Medicine, U Nemocnice 5, 128 53 Prague 2, Czechia
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Flemingovo n. 542/2, 160 00 Prague 6, Czechia; Department of Genetics and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Viničná 5, 128 44 Prague 2, Czechia
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Heyrovského n. 1888/2, 162 06 Prague 6, Czechia
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Heyrovského n. 1888/2, 162 06 Prague 6, Czechia
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Heyrovského n. 1888/2, 162 06 Prague 6, Czechia
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Heyrovského n. 1888/2, 162 06 Prague 6, Czechia
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Heyrovského n. 1888/2, 162 06 Prague 6, Czechia
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- Environmental Electron Microscopy Group, Institute of Scientific Instruments of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Královopolská 147, 61 200 Brno, Czechia
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- Environmental Electron Microscopy Group, Institute of Scientific Instruments of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Královopolská 147, 61 200 Brno, Czechia
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- Center for Advanced Preclinical Imaging (CAPI), First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Salmovská 3, Prague 2, Czechia
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- Center for Advanced Preclinical Imaging (CAPI), First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Salmovská 3, Prague 2, Czechia
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Heyrovského n. 1888/2, 162 06 Prague 6, Czechia
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Flemingovo n. 542/2, 160 00 Prague 6, Czechia
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Heyrovského n. 1888/2, 162 06 Prague 6, Czechia
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Eng YJ, Nguyen TM, Luo HK, Chan JMW. Antifouling polymers for nanomedicine and surfaces: recent advances. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:15472-15512. [PMID: 37740391 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr03164k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
Abstract
Antifouling polymers are materials that can resist nonspecific interactions with cells, proteins, and other biomolecules. Typically, they are hydrophilic polymers with polar or charged moieties that are capable of strong nonbonding interactions with water molecules. This propensity to bind water generates a surface hydration layer that reduces nonspecific interactions with other molecules and is paramount to the antifouling behavior. This property is especially useful for nanoscale applications such as nanomedicine and surface modifications at the molecular level. In nanomedicine, antifouling polymers such as poly(ethylene glycol) and its alternatives play a key role in shielding drug molecules and therapeutic proteins/genes from the immune system within nanoassemblies, thereby enabling effective delivery to target tissues. For coatings, antifouling polymers help to prevent adhesion of cells and molecules to surfaces and are thus valued in marine and biomedical device applications. In this Review, we survey recent advances in antifouling polymers in the context of nanomedicine and coatings, while shining the spotlight on the major polymer classes such as PEG, polyzwitterions, poly(oxazoline)s, and other nonionic hydrophilic polymers.
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- Yi Jie Eng
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Republic of Singapore.
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Republic of Singapore.
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Republic of Singapore.
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Republic of Singapore.
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Simon L, De Taddeo M, Coeurvolan A, Colpaert M, Richard J, Devoisselle JM, Morille M, Marcotte N, Bégu S, Lapinte V. Various lipid anchors on amphiphilic polyoxazolines to reach efficient intracellular delivery. Int J Pharm 2023:123103. [PMID: 37277088 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123103] [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: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
Abstract
This work aimed at evaluating the potential of amphiphilic polyoxazolines bearing lipid chain called lipopolyoxazolines to reach efficient intracellular delivery. Four lipid chains: linear saturated, linear unsaturated and two branched one of various length were associated to poly(2-methyl-2-oxazoline) block. The evaluation of their physicochemical features and their impact on cell viability and internalization capacity indicated that the linear saturated gathered the highest cell internalization with a good cell viability. Its intracellular delivery capacity was compared to the PEG reference (DSPE-PEG) after being formulated in liposomes and loaded with fluorescent probe. Both POxylated and PEGylated liposomes showed similar characteristics regarding size distribution, drug loading and cell viability. However, their intracellular delivery was dramatically different, with an improved delivery by 30 folds for the POxylated ones. This significantly better performance highlighted the difficulty of PEGylated liposomes to enter the cells by endocytosis, contrary to POxylated liposomes. This study promotes the value of lipopoly(oxazoline) as a lipopoly(ethylene glycol) alternative for effective intracellular delivery and holds great promises for development of nanoformulations for intravenous administration.
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- L Simon
- ICGM, Univ. Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Montpellier, France
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- ICGM, Univ. Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Montpellier, France
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- ICGM, Univ. Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Montpellier, France
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- ICGM, Univ. Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Montpellier, France
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- ICGM, Univ. Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Montpellier, France
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- ICGM, Univ. Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Montpellier, France
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- ICGM, Univ. Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Montpellier, France
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- ICGM, Univ. Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Montpellier, France
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- ICGM, Univ. Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Montpellier, France.
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Morrow JP, Pizzi D, Mazrad ZAI, Bush AI, Kempe K. Bioactive poly(2-oxazoline)-based nanomaterials bearing arylalkylamine and benzamide motifs possess intrinsic radical trapping and anti-ferroptosis properties. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:3159-3171. [PMID: 36919797 DOI: 10.1039/d2bm02087d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Radical trapping agents such as Ferrostatin-1 (Fer-1) are capable of rescuing cells from ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of cell death. Previously, poly(2-oxazoline)-Fer-1 (POx-Fer-1) conjugates were reported, which possess increased water-solubility and remain active after covalent conjugation of Fer-1. In this study, we break down the structural and functional layers of POx-Fer-1 conjugates and reveal that drug-free POx containing arylalkylamine and benzamide motifs show anti-ferroptosis properties. Intriguingly, even the basic construct poly(2-methyl-2-oxazoline-grad-2-phenyl-2-oxazoline) P(MeOx-grad-PhOx) was found to be active. Therefore, P(MeOx-grad-PhOx) of varying compositions were prepared, characterized by 1H NMR spectroscopy and size exclusion chromatography and investigated with regard to their self-assembly in aqueous solution and activity in an in vitro ferroptosis model. These findings were further explored for the design of defined and bioactive core-crosslinked micelles with intrinsic anti-ferroptosis behaviour. Cellular interaction studies involving C11-BODIPY assays and confocal microscopy investigations revealed lysosomal processing of the nanomaterials and perturbation of ferroptotic cell death through reducing lipid-peroxidation. This study highlights new drug/cargo-free anti-ferroptotic nanomaterials as proof of concept that hold potential for therapy of ferroptosis-associated diseases and highlights the role of nanocarriers in a therapeutic context.
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- Joshua P Morrow
- Drug Delivery, Disposition and Dynamics, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia
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- Drug Delivery, Disposition and Dynamics, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia
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- Drug Delivery, Disposition and Dynamics, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia
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- Melbourne Dementia Research Centre, The Florey Institute for Neuroscience and Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
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- Drug Delivery, Disposition and Dynamics, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia.,Materials Science and Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia.
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Polymeric Gel Systems Cytotoxicity and Drug Release as Key Features for their Effective Application in Various Fields of Addressed Pharmaceuticals Delivery. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15030830. [PMID: 36986691 PMCID: PMC10054608 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15030830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Modified polymeric gels, including nanogels, which play not only the role of a bioinert matrix, but also perform regulatory, catalytic, and transport functions due to the active fragments introduced into them, can significantly advance the solution to the problem of targeted drug delivery in an organism. This will significantly reduce the toxicity of used pharmaceuticals and expand the range of their therapeutic, diagnostic, and medical application. This review presents a comparative description of gels based on synthetic and natural polymers intended for pharmaceutical-targeted drug delivery in the field of therapy of inflammatory and infectious diseases, dentistry, ophthalmology, oncology, dermatology, rheumatology, neurology, and the treatment of intestinal diseases. An analysis was made of most actual sources published for 2021–2022. The review is focused on the comparative characteristics of polymer gels in terms of their toxicity to cells and the release rate of drugs from nano-sized hydrogel systems, which are crucial initial features for their further possible application in mentioned areas of biomedicine. Different proposed mechanisms of drug release from gels depending on their structure, composition, and application are summarized and presented. The review may be useful for medical professionals, and pharmacologists dealing with the development of novel drug delivery vehicles.
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Bretel G, Tran DT, Morandi G, Lapinte V, Marais S, Hespel L. Synthesis of an original oxazoline based monomer containing a photosensitive azobenzene moiety and investigation of the behavior in solid state, in aqueous and vapor media of a photo and thermo-responsive polyoxazoline copolymer. POLYMER 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2023.125812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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Vergaelen M, Monnery BD, Jerca VV, Hoogenboom R. Detailed Understanding of Solvent Effects for the Cationic Ring-Opening Polymerization of 2-Ethyl-2-oxazoline. Macromolecules 2023. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.2c01930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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- Maarten Vergaelen
- Supramolecular Chemistry Group, Centre of Macromolecular Chemistry (CMaC), Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281 S4, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Supramolecular Chemistry Group, Centre of Macromolecular Chemistry (CMaC), Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281 S4, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
- Targeted Drug Delivery with Nanomedicine Group, University Medical Center Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AW Groningen, Netherlands
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- Smart Organic Materials Group, “Costin D. Nenitzescu” Institute of Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry, 202B Spl. Independentei CP 35-108, Bucharest 060023, Romania
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- Supramolecular Chemistry Group, Centre of Macromolecular Chemistry (CMaC), Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281 S4, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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Bernardo MP, Rodrigues BC, Sechi A, Mattoso LH. Grafting of maleic anhydride on poly(lactic acid)/hydroxyapatite composites augments their ability to support osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells. J Biomater Appl 2023; 37:1286-1299. [PMID: 36537783 DOI: 10.1177/08853282221147422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Implantation of bone substitutes is the treatment of choice for bone defects exceeding a critical size, when self-healing becomes impossible. The use of 3D printing techniques allows the construction of scaffolds with customized properties. However, there is a lack of suitable materials for bone replacement. In this study, maleic anhydride-grafted poly (lactic acid) (MAPLA) was investigated as a potential compatibilizer agent for 3D-printed polylactic acid (PLA)/hydroxyapatite (HA) composites, in order to enhance the physicochemical and biological properties of the scaffolds. The grafting process was performed by reactive processing in a torque rheometer, with the evaluation of the use of different concentrations of maleic anhydride (MA). The success of the grafting reaction was confirmed by titration of acid groups and spectroscopic analyses, indicating the presence of succinic anhydride groups on the PLA chain. Morphological analysis of the PLA/HA 3D scaffolds, using SEM, revealed that the use of the compatibilizer resulted in a structure free from voids and holes. The compatibilization also increased the degradation process. On the other hand, TGA and DSC analyses revealed that the use of a compatibilizer had little effect on the thermal properties of the composite. Most importantly, the samples with compatibilizer were demonstrated to have a minimal cytotoxic effect on human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), promoting the osteogenic differentiation of these cells in a medium without the addition of classical osteogenic factors. Therefore, the grafting of PLA/HA composites improved their physicochemical and biological properties, especially the induction of MSC osteogenic differentiation, demonstrating the potential of these scaffolds for bone tissue replacement.
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- Marcela P Bernardo
- National Nanotechnology Laboratory for Agribusiness, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, 564899Embrapa Instrumentation, São Paulo, Brazil.,Department of Cell and Tumor Biology, Faculty of Medicine, 9165RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- National Nanotechnology Laboratory for Agribusiness, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, 564899Embrapa Instrumentation, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Cell and Tumor Biology, Faculty of Medicine, 9165RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- National Nanotechnology Laboratory for Agribusiness, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, 564899Embrapa Instrumentation, São Paulo, Brazil
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Gubarev AS, Lezov AA, Podsevalnikova AN, Mikusheva NG, Fetin PA, Zorin IM, Aseyev VO, Sedlacek O, Hoogenboom R, Tsvetkov NV. Conformational Parameters and Hydrodynamic Behavior of Poly(2-Methyl-2-Oxazoline) in a Broad Molar Mass Range. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15030623. [PMID: 36771924 PMCID: PMC9921015 DOI: 10.3390/polym15030623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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In this work, we report our results on the hydrodynamic behavior of poly(2-methyl-2-oxazoline) (PMeOx). PMeOx is gaining significant attention for use as hydrophilic polymer in pharmaceutical carriers as an alternative for the commonly used poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG), for which antibodies are found in a significant fraction of the human population. The main focus of the current study is to determine the hydrodynamic characteristics of PMeOx under physiological conditions, which serves as basis for better understanding of the use of PMeOx in pharmaceutical applications. This goal was achieved by studying PMeOx solutions in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) as a solvent at 37 °C. This study was performed based on two series of PMeOx samples; one series is synthesized by conventional living cationic ring-opening polymerization, which is limited by the maximum chain length that can be achieved, and a second series is obtained by an alternative synthesis strategy based on acetylation of well-defined linear poly(ethylene imine) (PEI) prepared by controlled side-chain hydrolysis of a defined high molar mass of poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline). The combination of these two series of PMeOx allowed the determination of the Kuhn-Mark-Houwink-Sakurada equations in a broad molar mass range. For intrinsic viscosity, sedimentation and diffusion coefficients, the following expressions were obtained: η=0.015M0.77, s0=0.019M0.42 and D0=2600M-0.58, respectively. As a result, it can be concluded that the phosphate-buffered saline buffer at 37 °C represents a thermodynamically good solvent for PMeOx, based on the scaling indices of the equations. The conformational parameters for PMeOx chains were also determined, revealing an equilibrium rigidity or Kuhn segment length, (A) of 1.7 nm and a polymer chain diameter (d) of 0.4 nm. The obtained value for the equilibrium rigidity is very similar to the reported values for other hydrophilic polymers, such as PEG, poly(vinylpyrrolidone) and poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline), making PMeOx a relevant alternative to PEG.
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- Alexander S. Gubarev
- Department of Molecular Biophysics and Polymer Physics, Saint-Petersburg State University, Universitetskaya Nab. 7/9, 199034 Saint-Petersburg, Russia
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- Department of Molecular Biophysics and Polymer Physics, Saint-Petersburg State University, Universitetskaya Nab. 7/9, 199034 Saint-Petersburg, Russia
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- Department of Molecular Biophysics and Polymer Physics, Saint-Petersburg State University, Universitetskaya Nab. 7/9, 199034 Saint-Petersburg, Russia
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- Department of Molecular Biophysics and Polymer Physics, Saint-Petersburg State University, Universitetskaya Nab. 7/9, 199034 Saint-Petersburg, Russia
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- Institute of Chemistry, Saint-Petersburg State University, Universitetskaya Nab. 7/9, 199034 Saint-Petersburg, Russia
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- Institute of Chemistry, Saint-Petersburg State University, Universitetskaya Nab. 7/9, 199034 Saint-Petersburg, Russia
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, P.O. Box 55, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
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- Supramolecular Chemistry Group, Centre of Macromolecular Chemistry (CMaC), Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281 S4, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Supramolecular Chemistry Group, Centre of Macromolecular Chemistry (CMaC), Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281 S4, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium
- Correspondence: (R.H.); (N.V.T.)
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- Department of Molecular Biophysics and Polymer Physics, Saint-Petersburg State University, Universitetskaya Nab. 7/9, 199034 Saint-Petersburg, Russia
- Correspondence: (R.H.); (N.V.T.)
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Poly(2-oxazoline)-derived star-shaped polymers as potential materials for biomedical applications: A review. Eur Polym J 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2023.111832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Kohlan TB, Atespare AE, Yildiz M, Menceloglu YZ, Unal S, Dizman B. Synthesis and Structure-Property Relationship of Amphiphilic Poly(2-ethyl- co-2-(alkyl/aryl)-2-oxazoline) Copolymers. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:40067-40077. [PMID: 36385860 PMCID: PMC9648074 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c04809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Poly(2-oxazoline)s (POZs) are widely investigated for their applications in various fields due to their unique properties. To exploit and combine different characteristics of the POZ family, 2-oxazoline monomers can be copolymerized to prepare tailor-made copolymers with the desired glass transition temperature (T g), melting temperature (T m), amphiphilicity, and functionality. Here, we report the synthesis and characterization of 2-oxazoline monomers and a range of POZ copolymers produced, thereof. 2-Propyl-2-oxazoline (PrOZ) and 2-pentyl-2-oxazoline (PeOZ) monomers were synthesized by two different methods starting from nitriles or carboxylic acids. A number of POZ copolymers were synthesized by copolymerization of 2-ethyl-2-oxazoline (EOZ) with either one of PrOZ, PeOZ, or 2-phenyl-2-oxazoline (PhOZ) at three different compositions (25:75, 50:50, and 75:25) and three molecular weights (1000, 2000, and 5000 Da). The successful synthesis of the monomers and copolymers was demonstrated through their structural analysis by 1H NMR and FTIR. SEC results confirmed the targeted molar masses of the copolymers and living nature of the polymerization by showing low dispersity values. Thermal properties of the copolymers were studied using DSC and TGA. DSC studies revealed the amorph and random state of the copolymers with obtained T g values for the copolymers in the range of -3 to 84 °C depending on their molecular weight and type of the side chain. While the presence of longer aliphatic side chains resulted in lower T g values, the presence of 2-phenyl substituents on the polymer led to higher T g values. The decomposition temperatures determined by TGA were in the range of 328 to 383 °C depending on the molecular weight, composition, and side chain of the copolymers. It was observed that higher molecular weights led to higher T g values and decomposition temperatures. While copolymers with aliphatic side chains exhibited a single-step decomposition profile, the decomposition of copolymers having aromatic side chains occurred in multiple steps. The variations in the molecular weight, composition, and side chains of the copolymers resulted in a library of tailorable amphiphilic copolymers suitable for multiple applications ranging from biomedical applications to composite manufacturing.
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- Taha Behroozi Kohlan
- Integrated
Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application Center & Composite
Technologies Center of Excellence, Sabanci
University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
- Faculty
of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Materials Science and Nano Engineering, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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- Integrated
Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application Center & Composite
Technologies Center of Excellence, Sabanci
University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
- Faculty
of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Materials Science and Nano Engineering, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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- Integrated
Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application Center & Composite
Technologies Center of Excellence, Sabanci
University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
- Faculty
of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Materials Science and Nano Engineering, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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- Integrated
Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application Center & Composite
Technologies Center of Excellence, Sabanci
University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
- Faculty
of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Materials Science and Nano Engineering, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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- Integrated
Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application Center & Composite
Technologies Center of Excellence, Sabanci
University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
- Faculty
of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Materials Science and Nano Engineering, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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- Integrated
Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application Center & Composite
Technologies Center of Excellence, Sabanci
University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
- Faculty
of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Materials Science and Nano Engineering, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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Poly(2-oxazoline)s as Stimuli-Responsive Materials for Biomedical Applications: Recent Developments of Polish Scientists. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14194176. [PMID: 36236124 PMCID: PMC9572872 DOI: 10.3390/polym14194176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Poly(2-oxazoline)s are the synthetic polymers that are the products of the cationic ring-opening polymerization (CROP) of 2-oxazoline monomers. Due to their beneficial properties, from which biocompatibility, stealth behavior, high functionalization possibilities, low dispersity, stability, nonionic character, and solubility in water and organic solvents should be noted, they have found many applications and gained enormous interest from scientists. Additionally, with high versatility attainable through copolymerization or through post-polymerization modifications, this class of polymeric systems has been widely used as a polymeric platform for novel biomedical applications. The chemistry of polymers significant expanded into biomedical applications, in which polymeric networks can be successfully used in pharmaceutical development for tissue engineering, gene therapies, and also drug delivery systems. On the other hand, there is also a need to create ‘smart’ polymer biomaterials, responsive to the specified factor, that will be sensitive to various environmental stimuli. The commonly used stimuli-responsive biomedical materials are based mostly on temperature-, light-, magnetic-, electric-, and pH-responsive systems. Thus, creating selective and responsive materials that allow personalized treatment is in the interest of the scientific world. This review article focuses on recent discoveries by Polish scientists working in the field of stimuli-responsive poly(2-oxazoline)s, and their work is compared and contrasted with results reported by other world-renowned specialists.
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Peng J, Wu L, Zhang H, Wang B, Si Y, Jin S, Zhu H. Research progress on eco-friendly superhydrophobic materials in environment, energy and biology. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:11201-11219. [PMID: 36125075 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc03899d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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In the past few years, bioinspired eco-friendly superhydrophobic materials (EFSMs) have made great breakthroughs, especially in the fields of environment, energy and biology, which have made remarkable contributions to the sustainable development of the natural environment. However, some potential challenges still exist, which urgently need to be systematically summarized to guide the future development of this field. Herein, in this review, initially, we discuss the five typical superhydrophobic models, namely, the Wenzel, Cassie, Wenzel-Cassie, "lotus", and "gecko" models. Then, the existence of superhydrophobic creatures in nature and artificial EFSMs are summarized. Then, we focus on the applications of EFSMs in the fields of environment (self-cleaning, wastewater purification, and membrane distillation), energy (solar evaporation, heat accumulation, and batteries), and biology (biosensors, biomedicine, antibacterial, and food packaging). Finally, the challenges and developments of eco-friendly superhydrophobic materials are highlighted.
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- Jiao Peng
- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan 430074, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Resources Conversion and Pollution Control of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission, College of Resources and Environmental Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan 430074, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518000, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hongkong SAR 999077, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan 430074, P. R. China.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR 999077, P. R. China. .,China State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, P. R. China
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