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Bietsch J, Baker L, Duffney A, Mao A, Foutz M, Ackermann C, Wang G. Para-Methoxybenzylidene Acetal-Protected D-Glucosamine Derivatives as pH-Responsive Gelators and Their Applications for Drug Delivery. Gels 2023; 9:445. [PMID: 37367116 DOI: 10.3390/gels9060445] [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: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Carbohydrate-based low molecular weight gelators (LMWGs) are compounds with the capability to self-assemble into complex molecular networks within a solvent, leading to solvent immobilization. This process of gel formation depends on noncovalent interactions, including Van der Waals, hydrogen bonding, and π-π stacking. Due to their potential applications in environmental remediation, drug delivery, and tissue engineering, these molecules have emerged as an important area of research. In particular, various 4,6-O-benzylidene acetal-protected D-glucosamine derivatives have shown promising gelation abilities. In this study, a series of C-2-carbamate derivatives containing a para-methoxy benzylidene acetal functional group were synthesized and characterized. These compounds exhibited good gelation properties in several organic solvents and aqueous mixtures. Upon removal of the acetal functional group under acidic conditions, a number of deprotected free sugar derivatives were also synthesized. Analysis of these free sugar derivatives revealed two compounds were hydrogelators while their precursors did not form hydrogels. For those protected carbamates that are hydrogelators, removal of the 4,6-protection will result in a more water-soluble compound that produces a transition from gel to solution. Given the ability of these compounds to form gels from solution or solution from gels in situ in response to acidic environments, these compounds may have practical applications as stimuli-responsive gelators in an aqueous medium. In turn, one hydrogelator was studied for the encapsulation and release of naproxen and chloroquine. The hydrogel exhibited sustained drug release over a period of several days, with the release of chloroquine being faster at lower pH due to the acid lability of the gelator molecule. The synthesis, characterization, gelation properties, and studies on drug diffusion are discussed.
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- Jonathan Bietsch
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA
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Yıldırım Y, Telli F, Kahraman E, Gardiner JM. Synthesis, characterization, thermokinetic analysis and biological application of novel allyl glucosamine based glycopolymers. Des Monomers Polym 2023; 26:117-131. [PMID: 37064216 PMCID: PMC10101676 DOI: 10.1080/15685551.2023.2199506] [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: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023] Open
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The synthesis of glycopolymers by copolymerising an allyl glucosamine (AG) monomer with co-monomers methyl methacrylate (MMA), acrylonitrile (AN) and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) was investigated via free-radical polymerisation of 2,2-azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN) in dimethylformamide (DMF). Three new copolymers, poly(AG-co-MMA), poly(AG-co-AN) and poly(AG-co-HEMA), were obtained. The chemical structures of the glycopolymers were analysed using 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR and FTIR. The thermal properties and degradation kinetics of the three glycopolymers were examined by thermogravimetric (TG) analysis at different heating rates. The effects of different co-monomers on the copolymerisation yield, thermal properties and biological activities of the resulting glycopolymers were investigated. The activation energies of the decomposition stages were calculated using the Flynn-Wall-Ozawa (FWO) and Kissinger methods. Furthermore, the biological activity of AG monomers and glycopolymers was studied and compared to chitosan. Poly(AG-co-HEMA) had the most significant effect on MCF-7 cell viability, and all glycopolymers have a low toxic effect profile on MCF-7 cell lines.
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- Yeliz Yıldırım
- Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Ege University, Bornova, İzmir, Turkey
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Ege University, Bornova, İzmir, Turkey
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- Atatürk Health Services Vocational School, Ege University, Bornova, İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Science University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Ghanbari E, Krishnamurthy A, Picken SJ, Klop EA, Bannenberg LJ, van Esch J. Molecular Arrangement and Thermal Properties of Bisamide Organogelators in the Solid State. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:15782-15795. [PMID: 36417899 PMCID: PMC9776524 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c02679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The crystal structure and phase behavior of bisamide gelators are investigated using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and molecular modeling, aiming at a better understanding of bisamide gel systems. A homologous series of bisamide model compounds (nBAs) was prepared with the (CH2)n spacer between the two amide groups, where n varies from 5 to 10, and with two symmetric C17 alkyl tails. With increasing spacer length, the thermal properties show a clear odd-even effect, which was characterized using our newly developed analytical model DSCN(T). Using XRD, all studied nBA compounds turn out to have a layer-like structure. The XRD patterns of the odd BA series are very similar but show marked differences compared to the XRD patterns of the even series, which in turn are very similar. The odd-membered 5BA molecules are nearly perpendicular to the stacked layers, as described by a pseudo-orthorhombic unit cell, whereas the even-membered 6BA molecules are tilted at an angle with respect to the layer normal, as described by a triclinic unit cell. In both the odd and even series, the inter-layer interaction is the van der Waals interaction. The 6BA hydrogen bonding scheme is very similar to that of Nylon 6,10 α, unlike the 5BA H bonding scheme. The packing of the C17 alkyl tails in the 5BA layers is similar to polyethylene, and unlike 6BA. The slightly higher crystalline density of 6BA (1.038 g cm-3) as compared to 5BA (1.018 g cm-3) explains the higher melting point, higher enthalpy of fusion, and the observed shift of N-H stretch bands to higher wave numbers. The structural differences observed between the odd and even BA series reflect the different structure-directing effect of parallel versus antiparallel amide hydrogen bonding motifs. These differences underlie the observed odd-even effect in the thermal properties of nBA compounds.
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- Elmira Ghanbari
- Delft
University of Technology, Delft2629 HZ, The Netherlands
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- Teijin
Aramid Research and Innovation Centre, P.O. Box 5153, 6802 EDArnhem, The Netherlands
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- Delft
University of Technology, Delft2629 HZ, The Netherlands
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New Carbamates and Ureas: Comparative Ability to Gel Organic Solvents. Gels 2022; 8:gels8070440. [PMID: 35877525 PMCID: PMC9316452 DOI: 10.3390/gels8070440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Two series of novel amphiphilic compounds were synthesized based on carbamates and ureas structures, using a modification of the synthesis methods reported by bibliography. The compounds were tested for organic solvent removal in a model wastewater. The lipophilic group of all compounds was a hexadecyl chain, while the hydrophilic substituent was changed with the same modifications in both series. The structures were confirmed by FT-IR, NMR, molecular dynamic simulation and HR-MS and their ability to gel organic solvents were compared. The SEM images showed the ureas had a greater ability to gel organic solvents than the carbamates and formed robust supramolecular networks, with surfaces of highly interwoven fibrillar spheres. The carbamates produced corrugated and smooth surfaces. The determination of the minimum gelation concentration demonstrated that a smaller quantity of the ureas (compared to the carbamates, measured as the weight percentage) was required to gel each solvent. This advantage of the ureas was attributed to their additional N-H bond, which is the only structural difference between the two types of compounds, and their structures were corroborated by molecular dynamic simulation. The formation of weak gels was demonstrated by rheological characterization, and they demonstrated to be good candidates for the removal organic solvents.
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Wang YC, Kegel LL, Knoff DS, Deodhar BS, Astashkin AV, Kim M, Pemberton JE. Layered supramolecular hydrogels from thioglycosides. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:3861-3875. [PMID: 35470365 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb00037g] [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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Low molecular weight hydrogels are made of small molecules that aggregate via noncovalent interactions. Here, comprehensive characterization of the physical and chemical properties of hydrogels made from thioglycolipids of the disaccharides lactose and cellobiose with simple alkyl chains is reported. While thiolactoside hydrogels are robust, thiocellobioside gels are metastable, precipitating over time into fibrous crystals that can be entangled to create pseudo-hydrogels. Rheology confirms the viscoelastic solid nature of these hydrogels with storage moduli ranging from 10-600 kPa. Additionally, thiolactoside hydrogels are thixotropic which is a desirable property for many potential applications. Freeze-fracture electron microscopy of xerogels shows layers of stacked sheets that are entangled into networks. These structures are unique compared to the fibers or ribbons typically reported for hydrogels. Differential scanning calorimetry provides gel-to-liquid phase transition temperatures ranging from 30 to 80 °C. Prodan fluorescence spectroscopy allows assignment of phase transitions in the gels and other lyotropic phases of high concentration samples. Phase diagrams are estimated for all hydrogels at 1-10 wt% from 5 to ≥ 80 °C. These hydrogels represent a series of interesting materials with unique properties that make them attractive for numerous potential applications.
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- Yu-Cheng Wang
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Arizona, 1306 E University Boulevard, Tucson, Arizona 85721, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Arizona, 1306 E University Boulevard, Tucson, Arizona 85721, USA.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Arizona, 1127 E James E Rogers Way, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Arizona, 1306 E University Boulevard, Tucson, Arizona 85721, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Arizona, 1306 E University Boulevard, Tucson, Arizona 85721, USA.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Arizona, 1127 E James E Rogers Way, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA.,Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Arizona, 1235 E James E Rogers Way, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA.,BIO5 Institute, University of Arizona, 1657 E Helen Street, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Arizona, 1306 E University Boulevard, Tucson, Arizona 85721, USA.
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Sharma P, Wang G. 4,6- O-Phenylethylidene Acetal Protected D-Glucosamine Carbamate-Based Gelators and Their Applications for Multi-Component Gels. Gels 2022; 8:191. [PMID: 35323304 PMCID: PMC8953293 DOI: 10.3390/gels8030191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The self-assembly of carbohydrate-based low molecular weight gelators has led to useful advanced soft materials. The interactions of the gelators with various cations and anions are important in creating novel molecular architectures and expanding the scope of the small molecular gelators. In this study, a series of thirteen new C-2 carbamates of the 4,6-O-phenylethylidene acetal-protected D-glucosamine derivatives has been synthesized and characterized. These compounds are rationally designed from a common sugar template. All carbamates synthesized were found to be efficient gelators and three compounds are also hydrogelators. The resulting gels were characterized using optical microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and rheology. The gelation mechanisms were further elucidated using 1H NMR spectroscopy at different temperatures. The isopropyl carbamate hydrogelator 7 formed hydrogels at 0.2 wt% and also formed gels with several tetra alkyl ammonium salts, and showed effectiveness in the creation of gel electrolytes. The formation of metallogels using earth-abundant metal ions such as copper, nickel, iron, zinc, as well as silver and lead salts was evaluated for a few gelators. Using chemiluminescence spectroscopy, the metal-organic xerogels showed enzyme-like properties and enhanced luminescence for luminol. In addition, we also studied the applications of several gels for drug immobilizations and the gels showed sustained release of naproxen from the gel matrices. This robust sugar carbamate-derived gelator system can be used as the scaffold for the design of other functional materials with various types of applications.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA;
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Wojaczyńska E, Steppeler F, Iwan D, Scherrmann MC, Marra A. Synthesis and Applications of Carbohydrate-Based Organocatalysts. Molecules 2021; 26:7291. [PMID: 34885873 PMCID: PMC8659088 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26237291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Organocatalysis is a very useful tool for the asymmetric synthesis of biologically or pharmacologically active compounds because it avoids the use of noxious metals, which are difficult to eliminate from the target products. Moreover, in many cases, the organocatalysed reactions can be performed in benign solvents and do not require anhydrous conditions. It is well-known that most of the above-mentioned reactions are promoted by a simple aminoacid, l-proline, or, to a lesser extent, by the more complex cinchona alkaloids. However, during the past three decades, other enantiopure natural compounds, the carbohydrates, have been employed as organocatalysts. In the present exhaustive review, the detailed preparation of all the sugar-based organocatalysts as well as their catalytic properties are described.
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- Elżbieta Wojaczyńska
- Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50 370 Wrocław, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50 370 Wrocław, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50 370 Wrocław, Poland
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- Institut de Chimie Moléculaire et des Matériaux d'Orsay (ICMMO), Université Paris-Saclay, Bâtiment 420, 91405 Orsay, France
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- Institut des Biomolécules Max Mousseron (IBMM-UMR 5247), Université de Montpellier, Pôle Chimie Balard Recherche, 1919 Route de Mende, 34293 Montpellier, France
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Bietsch J, Olson M, Wang G. Fine-Tuning of Molecular Structures to Generate Carbohydrate Based Super Gelators and Their Applications for Drug Delivery and Dye Absorption. Gels 2021; 7:134. [PMID: 34563020 PMCID: PMC8482264 DOI: 10.3390/gels7030134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Carbohydrate-based low molecular weight gelators (LMWGs) exhibit many desirable properties making them useful in various fields including applications as drug delivery carriers. In order to further understand the structural connection to gelation properties, especially the influence of halide substitutions, we have designed and synthesized a series of para-chlorobenzylidene acetal protected D-glucosamine amide derivatives. Fifteen different amides were synthesized, and their self-assembling properties were assessed in multiple organic solvents, as well as mixtures of organic solvents with water. All derivatives were found to be gelators for at least one solvent and majority formed gels in multiple solvents at concentrations lower than 2 wt%. A few derivatives rendered remarkably stable gels in aqueous solutions at concentrations below 0.1 wt%. The benzamide 13 formed gels in water and in EtOH/H2O (v/v 1:2) at 0.36 mg/mL. The gels were characterized using optical microscopy and atomic force microscopy, and the self-assembly mechanism was probed using variable temperature 1H-NMR spectroscopy. Gel extrusion studies using H2O/DMSO gels successfully printed lines of gels on glass slides, which retained viscoelasticity based on rheology. Gels formed by the benzamide 13 were used for encapsulation and the controlled release of chloramphenicol and naproxen, as well as for dye removal for toluidine blue aqueous solutions.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA; (J.B.); (M.O.)
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Morris J, Bietsch J, Bashaw K, Wang G. Recently Developed Carbohydrate Based Gelators and Their Applications. Gels 2021; 7:24. [PMID: 33652820 PMCID: PMC8006029 DOI: 10.3390/gels7010024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Revised: 02/13/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Carbohydrate based low molecular weight gelators have been an intense subject of study over the past decade. The self-assembling systems built from natural products have high significance as biocompatible materials and renewable resources. The versatile structures available from naturally existing monosaccharides have enriched the molecular libraries that can be used for the construction of gelators. The bottom-up strategy in designing low molecular weight gelators (LMWGs) for a variety of applications has been adopted by many researchers. Rational design, along with some serendipitous discoveries, has resulted in multiple classes of molecular gelators. This review covers the literature from 2017-2020 on monosaccharide based gelators, including common hexoses, pentoses, along with some disaccharides and their derivatives. The structure-based design and structure to gelation property relationships are reviewed first, followed by stimuli-responsive gelators. The last section focuses on the applications of the sugar based gelators, including their utilization in environmental remediation, ion sensing, catalysis, drug delivery and 3D-printing. We will also review the available LMWGs and their structure correlations to the desired properties for different applications. This review aims at elucidating the design principles and structural features that are pertinent to various applications and hope to provide certain guidelines for researchers that are working at the interface of chemistry, biochemistry, and materials science.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA; (J.M.); (J.B.); (K.B.)
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Wang D, Chen A, Morris J, Wang G. Stimuli-responsive gelators from carbamoyl sugar derivatives and their responses to metal ions and tetrabutylammonium salts. RSC Adv 2020; 10:40068-40083. [PMID: 35520864 PMCID: PMC9057480 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra07587f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Carbohydrate-based low molecular weight gelators (LMWGs) are interesting compounds with a variety of applications. In this research, a library of nineteen carbamate derivatives of N-acetyl-d-glucosamine were synthesized and characterized, and several derivatives were found to be effective LMWGs. They formed gels in pump oils as well as mixtures of water with ethanol or water with DMSO. The structures of the carbamoyl chains played an important role in the gelation properties, short chain aliphatic derivatives and phenyl carbamates formed gels in more solvents than certain aromatic and dimeric carbamates. The phenyl carbamate gelator was also selected for the encapsulation of naproxen sodium, and the drug slowly diffused from the gel to the aqueous phase as indicated by UV-vis spectroscopy. In addition, we also found that the p-methoxyl benzyl carbamate derivative showed interesting stimuli-responsive gelation properties in the presence of metal salts and tetrabutylammonium salts. The gels were characterized using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, rheology and other methods. The self-assembling mechanisms of the gelators were studied using 1H NMR spectroscopy. The preparation, characterization, and molecular assembling properties of these compounds are reported. The results obtained from this study are useful for the design of other LMWGs and the sugar derivatives can be explored for different biological applications. The formation of spontaneous ionic gels can be applicable for a plethora of applications including catalysis and environmental remediation.
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- Dan Wang
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University 4541 Hampton Boulevard Norfolk VA 23529-0126 USA +1 757 683 4628 +1 757 683 3781
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University 4541 Hampton Boulevard Norfolk VA 23529-0126 USA +1 757 683 4628 +1 757 683 3781
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University 4541 Hampton Boulevard Norfolk VA 23529-0126 USA +1 757 683 4628 +1 757 683 3781
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University 4541 Hampton Boulevard Norfolk VA 23529-0126 USA +1 757 683 4628 +1 757 683 3781
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Kapros A, Balázs A, Harmat V, Háló A, Budai L, Pintér I, Menyhárd DK, Perczel A. Configuration-Controlled Crystal and/or Gel Formation of Protected d-Glucosamines Supported by Promiscuous Interaction Surfaces and a Conformationally Heterogeneous Solution State. Chemistry 2020; 26:11643-11655. [PMID: 32333713 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202000882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Revised: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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The configuration-dependent self-association mode of the two anomers of O-Ac,N-Fmoc-d-glucosamine, a foldamer building block, leading to gel and/or single crystal formation is described. The β-anomer of the sugar amino acid (2) forms a gel from various solvents (confirmed by SEM, rheology measurements, NMR, and ECD spectroscopy), whereas the α-anomer (1) does not form a gel with any solvent tested. Transition from the solution state to a gel is coupled to a concurrent shift of the Fmoc-groups: from a freely rotating (almost symmetrical) to a specific, asymmetric orientation. Whereas the crystal structure of the α-anomer is built as an evenly packed 3D system, the β-anomer forms a looser superstructure of well-packed 2D layers. Modeling indicates that in the lowest energy, but scarcely sampled conformer of the β-anomer, the Fmoc-group bends above the sugar moiety, stabilized by intramolecular CH↔π interactions between the aromatic rings. It is concluded that possessing an extended and promiscuous interaction surface and a conformationally heterogeneous solution state are among the basic requirements of gel formation for a candidate molecule.
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- Anita Kapros
- Laboratory of Structural Chemistry and Biology, Institute of Chemistry, Eötvös Loránd University, Pázmány P. stny. 1/A, Budapest, 1117, Hungary
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- Laboratory of Structural Chemistry and Biology, Institute of Chemistry, Eötvös Loránd University, Pázmány P. stny. 1/A, Budapest, 1117, Hungary
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- Laboratory of Structural Chemistry and Biology, Institute of Chemistry, Eötvös Loránd University, Pázmány P. stny. 1/A, Budapest, 1117, Hungary.,MTA-ELTE Protein Modelling Research Group, Pázmány P. stny. 1/A, Budapest, 1117, Hungary
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- Laboratory of Structural Chemistry and Biology, Institute of Chemistry, Eötvös Loránd University, Pázmány P. stny. 1/A, Budapest, 1117, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Semmelweis University, Hőgyes Endre utca 7, Budapest, 1092, Hungary
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- Laboratory of Structural Chemistry and Biology, Institute of Chemistry, Eötvös Loránd University, Pázmány P. stny. 1/A, Budapest, 1117, Hungary
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- Laboratory of Structural Chemistry and Biology, Institute of Chemistry, Eötvös Loránd University, Pázmány P. stny. 1/A, Budapest, 1117, Hungary.,MTA-ELTE Protein Modelling Research Group, Pázmány P. stny. 1/A, Budapest, 1117, Hungary
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- Laboratory of Structural Chemistry and Biology, Institute of Chemistry, Eötvös Loránd University, Pázmány P. stny. 1/A, Budapest, 1117, Hungary.,MTA-ELTE Protein Modelling Research Group, Pázmány P. stny. 1/A, Budapest, 1117, Hungary
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Yamatani K, Kawatani R, Ajiro H. Synthesis of glucosamine derivative with double caffeic acid moieties at N– and 6-O-positions for developments of natural based materials. J Mol Struct 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2020.127689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Morris J, Kozlowski P, Wang G. Synthesis and Characterization of Hybrid Glycolipids as Functional Organogelators and Hydrogelators. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2019; 35:14639-14650. [PMID: 31575116 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.9b02347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Carbohydrate-based low-molecular-weight gelators are useful and versatile compounds for the preparation of soft materials. Using N-acetyl-d-glucosamine as the starting material, we synthesized and characterized 15 glycolipids containing an amide with different ester functional groups. These include aliphatic derivatives with varying chain lengths and aromatic derivatives. Most of the hybrid amide-esters have molecular weights less than 500 D. These glycolipids were found to be effective gelators for several organic solvents, water, and aqueous solutions. Two efficient hydrogelators were also obtained at low concentrations. A few representative gels were characterized using optical microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and rheology to obtain information on their morphology and gel stability. Three gelators were also used to encapsulate naproxen sodium and toluidine blue. The sustained release of the drug from the gel to the aqueous phase was monitored by UV-vis spectroscopy. These gelators have structural flexibility that can be stimuli responsive. The esters can be hydrolyzed and several gels were converted to solutions under basic conditions. These rationally designed gelators could be utilized as stimuli-responsive smart materials with controlled release properties.
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- Joedian Morris
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , Old Dominion University , Norfolk , Virginia 23529 , United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , Old Dominion University , Norfolk , Virginia 23529 , United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , Old Dominion University , Norfolk , Virginia 23529 , United States
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Nemcsok T, Rapi Z, Bagi P, Bakó P. Synthesis and application of novel carbohydrate-based ammonium and triazolium salts. SYNTHETIC COMMUN 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/00397911.2019.1625403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Tamás Nemcsok
- Department of Organic Chemistry and Technology, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Organic Chemistry and Technology, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Organic Chemistry and Technology, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Organic Chemistry and Technology, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary
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Chen A, Samankumara LP, Garcia C, Bashaw K, Wang G. Synthesis and characterization of 3-O-esters of N-acetyl-d-glucosamine derivatives as organogelators. NEW J CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c9nj00630c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [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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Fourteen glycolipids were synthesized; all alkyl esters were organogelators. The hexanoate was a phase-selective gelator for oil in water.
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- Anji Chen
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Old Dominion University
- Norfolk
- USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Old Dominion University
- Norfolk
- USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Old Dominion University
- Norfolk
- USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Old Dominion University
- Norfolk
- USA
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Chen A, Okafor IS, Garcia C, Wang G. Synthesis and self-assembling properties of 4,6−O-benzylidene acetal protected D-glucose and D-glucosamine β−1,2,3−triazole derivatives. Carbohydr Res 2018; 461:60-75. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carres.2018.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2017] [Revised: 02/17/2018] [Accepted: 02/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Liu M, Ouyang G, Niu D, Sang Y. Supramolecular gelatons: towards the design of molecular gels. Org Chem Front 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c8qo00620b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The concept of supramolecular gelatons for the design of gels was proposed and described.
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- Minghua Liu
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Science
- CAS Key Laboratory of Colloid
- Interface and Chemical Thermodynamics
- Institute of Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Science
- CAS Key Laboratory of Colloid
- Interface and Chemical Thermodynamics
- Institute of Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Science
- CAS Key Laboratory of Colloid
- Interface and Chemical Thermodynamics
- Institute of Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Science
- CAS Key Laboratory of Colloid
- Interface and Chemical Thermodynamics
- Institute of Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
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Okafor IS, Wang G. Synthesis and gelation property of a series of disaccharide triazole derivatives. Carbohydr Res 2017; 451:81-94. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carres.2017.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2017] [Revised: 09/13/2017] [Accepted: 09/13/2017] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Chen A, Adhikari SB, Mays K, Wang G. Synthesis and Study of Molecular Assemblies Formed by 4,6-O-(2-Phenylethylidene)-Functionalized d-Glucosamine Derivatives. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2017; 33:8076-8089. [PMID: 28689417 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.7b01592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Low-molecular-weight gelators are interesting small molecules with potential applications as advanced materials. Carbohydrate-based small molecular gelators are especially useful because they are derived from renewable resources and are more likely to be biocompatible and biodegradable. Various 4,6-benzylidene acetal protected α-methyl 2-d-glucosamine derivatives have been found to be effective low-molecular-weight gelators. To understand the influence of the 4,6-benzylidene acetal functional group toward molecular self-assembly and to obtain effective molecular gelators, we synthesized and analyzed a new series of d-glucosamine derivatives in which the phenyl group of the acetal is replaced by a benzyl group. The homologation of the acetal protection from aromatic to aliphatic functional groups allows us to probe the effect of increasing structural flexibility on molecular self-assembly and gelation. In this study, nine representative amides and nine urea analogs were synthesized, and their gelation properties were analyzed in a series of organic solvents and aqueous solutions. The resulting amide and urea derivatives are versatile organogelators forming gels in toluene, ethanol, isopropanol, ethylene glycol, and aqueous mixtures of organic solvents. More interestingly, the amide analogs are also effective gelators for pump oil and engine oil. NMR spectroscopy at variable temperatures was used to analyze the molecular assemblies and intermolecular forces. The selected gelators with several drug and dye molecules in DMSO and water were studied for their effectiveness of encapsulation and release of these agents.
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- Anji Chen
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University , Norfolk, Virginia 23529, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University , Norfolk, Virginia 23529, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University , Norfolk, Virginia 23529, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University , Norfolk, Virginia 23529, United States
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Rajkamal, Pathak NP, Halder T, Dhara S, Yadav S. Partially Acetylated or Benzoylated Arabinose Derivatives as Structurally Simple Organogelators: Effect of the Ester Protecting Group on Gel Properties. Chemistry 2017. [PMID: 28639337 DOI: 10.1002/chem.201701669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Sugar-based low-molecular-weight gelators (LMWGs) have been used for various applications for a long time. Herein, structurally simple, ester-protected arabinosides are reported as low-molecular-weight organogelators (LMOGs) that are able to gel aromatic solvents, as well as petrol and diesel. Studies on the mechanical strength of the gels, through detailed rheological experiments, indicate that gels from the 1,2-dibenzoylated arabinose gelator possess better mechanical properties than those from the 1,2-diacetylated gelator. These results are interpreted in terms of the tendency of the former to form fibers with comparatively lower diameter than those of the latter, based on detailed field-emission SEM and AFM studies. Investigations of the interactions responsible for the self-assembly of gelators through IR spectroscopy and wide-angle X-ray scattering reveal that the primary interactions responsible are hydrogen bonds between the hydroxyl groups and ester C=O, which is absent in the solid state of the gelators. In addition, π interactions present in the 1,2-dibenzoylated derivative result in a more regular arrangement, which, in turn, leads to better mechanical properties of the gels compared with those of the 1,2-diacetylated gelator.
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- Rajkamal
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, 826004, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, 826004, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, 826004, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, 826004, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, 826004, Jharkhand, India
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Zhou J, Li J, Du X, Xu B. Supramolecular biofunctional materials. Biomaterials 2017; 129:1-27. [PMID: 28319779 PMCID: PMC5470592 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2017.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 155] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2016] [Revised: 03/09/2017] [Accepted: 03/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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This review discusses supramolecular biofunctional materials, a novel class of biomaterials formed by small molecules that are held together via noncovalent interactions. The complexity of biology and relevant biomedical problems not only inspire, but also demand effective molecular design for functional materials. Supramolecular biofunctional materials offer (almost) unlimited possibilities and opportunities to address challenging biomedical problems. Rational molecular design of supramolecular biofunctional materials exploit powerful and versatile noncovalent interactions, which offer many advantages, such as responsiveness, reversibility, tunability, biomimicry, modularity, predictability, and, most importantly, adaptiveness. In this review, besides elaborating on the merits of supramolecular biofunctional materials (mainly in the form of hydrogels and/or nanoscale assemblies) resulting from noncovalent interactions, we also discuss the advantages of small peptides as a prevalent molecular platform to generate a wide range of supramolecular biofunctional materials for the applications in drug delivery, tissue engineering, immunology, cancer therapy, fluorescent imaging, and stem cell regulation. This review aims to provide a brief synopsis of recent achievements at the intersection of supramolecular chemistry and biomedical science in hope of contributing to the multidisciplinary research on supramolecular biofunctional materials for a wide range of applications. We envision that supramolecular biofunctional materials will contribute to the development of new therapies that will ultimately lead to a paradigm shift for developing next generation biomaterials for medicine.
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- Jie Zhou
- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA 02453, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA 02453, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA 02453, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA 02453, USA.
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Himabindu M, Palanisamy A. Ultrasound- and Temperature-Induced Gelation of Gluconosemicarbazide Gelator in DMSO and Water Mixtures. Gels 2017; 3:E12. [PMID: 30920509 PMCID: PMC6318682 DOI: 10.3390/gels3020012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2017] [Revised: 03/31/2017] [Accepted: 04/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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We have developed amphiphilic supramolecular gelators carrying glucose moiety that could gel a mixture of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and water upon heating as well as ultrasound treatment. When the suspension of gluconosemicarbazide was subjected to ultrasound treatment, gelation took place at much lower concentrations compared to thermal treatment, and the gels transformed into a solution state at higher temperatures compared to temperature-induced gels. The morphology was found to be influenced by the nature of the stimulus and presence of salts such as KCl, NaCl, CaCl₂ and surfactant (sodium dodecyl sulphate) at a concentration of 0.05 M. The gel exhibited impressive tolerance to these additives, revealing the stability and strength of the gels. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) revealed the presence of the intermolecular hydrogen bonding interactions while differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and rheological studies supported better mechanical strength of ultrasound-induced (UI) gels over thermally-induced (TI) gels.
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- Mothukunta Himabindu
- Polymers and Functional Materials Division, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad, Telangana 500007, India.
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- Polymers and Functional Materials Division, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad, Telangana 500007, India.
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Dou XQ, Feng CL. Amino Acids and Peptide-Based Supramolecular Hydrogels for Three-Dimensional Cell Culture. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2017; 29:1604062. [PMID: 28112836 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201604062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 231] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2016] [Revised: 10/16/2016] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Supramolecular hydrogels assembled from amino acids and peptide-derived hydrogelators have shown great potential as biomimetic three-dimensional (3D) extracellular matrices because of their merits over conventional polymeric hydrogels, such as non-covalent or physical interactions, controllable self-assembly, and biocompatibility. These merits enable hydrogels to be made not only by using external stimuli, but also under physiological conditions by rationally designing gelator structures, as well as in situ encapsulation of cells into hydrogels for 3D culture. This review will assess current progress in the preparation of amino acids and peptide-based hydrogels under various kinds of external stimuli, and in situ encapsulation of cells into the hydrogels, with a focus on understanding the associations between their structures, properties, and functions during cell culture, and the remaining challenges in this field. The amino acids and peptide-based hydrogelators with rationally designed structures have promising applications in the fields of regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and pre-clinical evaluation.
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- Xiao-Qiu Dou
- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University, 800 Dongchuan Road., 200240, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University, 800 Dongchuan Road., 200240, Shanghai, China
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Huang Y, Li H, Li Z, Zhang Y, Cao W, Wang L, Liu S. Unusual C-I···O Halogen Bonding in Triazole Derivatives: Gelation Solvents at Two Extremes of Polarity and Formation of Superorganogels. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2017; 33:311-321. [PMID: 27990822 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.6b03691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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To investigate the influence of halogen bond (XB) on the gelation of a one-component organogel system, a new family of 5-iodo-1H-1,2,3-triazole and 1H-1,2,3-triazole gelators was designed and synthesized. The iodo gelators (1I, 3I) gelled various solvents at low concentrations and formed many superorganogels, whereas the hydrogenous gelators (1H, 3H) showed much poorer gelling performance. An X-ray analysis of the single crystals of two reference compounds (16I, 16H) reveals that the unusual C-I···O XB interaction is responsible for this difference. The results of spectroscopic examinations (XRD, SEM, 1H NMR, and UV) are well consistent with those of single-crystal analyses. Under the guidance of the XB interaction and the weak π-π interaction, 1I and 3I self-assemble to hexagonal columnar aggregations in the gel state, whereas 1H and 3H, driven by CH-π interactions, feature the formation of gels with a lamellar structure. The mechanical property of iodo gels is much better than that of hydrogenous gels under the same concentration. Gels from 1I respond to the stimuli of Hg2+, Cu2+, Zn2+, and Mg2+ as perchlorate salts, and gels from 1H are selectively responsive to Hg2+ solely.
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- Yaodong Huang
- Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University , Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University , Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University , Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University , Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University , Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University , Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University , Tianjin 300350, PR China
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Narayana C, Upadhyay RK, Chaturvedi R, Sagar R. A versatile carbohydrate based gelator for oil water separation, nanoparticle synthesis and dye removal. NEW J CHEM 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c6nj03520e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A versatile green gelator suitable for multiple applications is reported. Gelation of organic solvents in a significantly low gelation time (<5 s) is achieved.
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- Chintam Narayana
- Department of Chemistry
- School of Natural Sciences
- Shiv Nadar University (SNU)
- Gautam Buddha Nagar
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- School of Natural Sciences
- Shiv Nadar University (SNU)
- Gautam Buddha Nagar
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- School of Natural Sciences
- Shiv Nadar University (SNU)
- Gautam Buddha Nagar
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- School of Natural Sciences
- Shiv Nadar University (SNU)
- Gautam Buddha Nagar
- India
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Wang G, Chen A, Mangunuru HPR, Yerabolu JR. Synthesis and characterization of amide linked triazolyl glycolipids as molecular hydrogelators and organogelators. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra06228a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Eighteen new glycolipids were synthesized and characterized. All eighteen are effective molecular gelators for at least one solvent and eleven are hydrogelators at concentrations of 0.15–1.0 wt%. The hydrogels are suitable carriers for sustained release of chloramphenicol.
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- Guijun Wang
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Old Dominion University
- Norfolk
- USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Old Dominion University
- Norfolk
- USA
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- Department of chemical and medicinal engineering
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Richmond
- USA
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Zhou J, O'Keeffe M, Liao G, Zhao F, Terhorst C, Xu B. Design and Synthesis of Nanofibers of Self-assembled de novo Glycoconjugates towards Mucosal Lining Restoration and Anti-Inflammatory Drug Delivery. Tetrahedron 2016; 72:6078-6083. [PMID: 28216796 PMCID: PMC5312973 DOI: 10.1016/j.tet.2016.07.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The medical practice for IBD is solely based on anti-inflammatory drugs, but the outcome is far from ideal. Our long-term research goal is to seek a better clinical outcome by combining the anti-inflammatory therapy with physical mucus layer restoration. As the first step towards that objective, we choose to develop self-assembled hydrogels of de novo glycoconjugates that consist of anti-inflammatory drugs and glycopeptides. By covalently linking peptides (e.g., nap-phe-phe-lys), saccharides (e.g., glucosamine), and an anti-inflammatory drug (i.e., olsalazine), we have demonstrated that the obtained molecules self-assemble in water to form hydrogels composed of 3D networks of the nanofibers under acidic conditions. We also confirmed that the resulting glycoconjugates are cell compatible. However, the preliminary assessment of the efficacy of the hydrogels on the murine model is inconclusive, which warrants further investigation and molecular engineering.
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- Jie Zhou
- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02454, United States
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- Division of Immunology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, United States
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- Division of Immunology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02454, United States
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- Division of Immunology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02454, United States
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Du X, Zhou J, Shi J, Xu B. Supramolecular Hydrogelators and Hydrogels: From Soft Matter to Molecular Biomaterials. Chem Rev 2015; 115:13165-307. [PMID: 26646318 PMCID: PMC4936198 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.5b00299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1292] [Impact Index Per Article: 143.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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In this review we intend to provide a relatively comprehensive summary of the work of supramolecular hydrogelators after 2004 and to put emphasis particularly on the applications of supramolecular hydrogels/hydrogelators as molecular biomaterials. After a brief introduction of methods for generating supramolecular hydrogels, we discuss supramolecular hydrogelators on the basis of their categories, such as small organic molecules, coordination complexes, peptides, nucleobases, and saccharides. Following molecular design, we focus on various potential applications of supramolecular hydrogels as molecular biomaterials, classified by their applications in cell cultures, tissue engineering, cell behavior, imaging, and unique applications of hydrogelators. Particularly, we discuss the applications of supramolecular hydrogelators after they form supramolecular assemblies but prior to reaching the critical gelation concentration because this subject is less explored but may hold equally great promise for helping address fundamental questions about the mechanisms or the consequences of the self-assembly of molecules, including low molecular weight ones. Finally, we provide a perspective on supramolecular hydrogelators. We hope that this review will serve as an updated introduction and reference for researchers who are interested in exploring supramolecular hydrogelators as molecular biomaterials for addressing the societal needs at various frontiers.
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- Xuewen Du
- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02454, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02454, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02454, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02454, United States
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Yabushita M, Kobayashi H, Kuroki K, Ito S, Fukuoka A. Catalytic Depolymerization of Chitin with Retention of N-Acetyl Group. CHEMSUSCHEM 2015; 8:3760-3763. [PMID: 26538108 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201501224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Chitin, a polymer of N-acetylglucosamine units with β-1,4-glycosidic linkages, is the most abundant marine biomass. Chitin monomers containing N-acetyl groups are useful precursors to various fine chemicals and medicines. However, the selective conversion of robust chitin to N-acetylated monomers currently requires a large excess of acid or a long reaction time, which limits its application. We demonstrate a fast catalytic transformation of chitin to monomers with retention of N-acetyl groups by combining mechanochemistry and homogeneous catalysis. Mechanical-force-assisted depolymerization of chitin with a catalytic amount of H2SO4 gave soluble short-chain oligomers. Subsequent hydrolysis of the ball-milled sample provided N-acetylglucosamine in 53% yield, and methanolysis afforded 1-O-methyl-N-acetylglucosamine in yields of up to 70%. Our process can greatly reduce the use of acid compared to the conventional process.
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- Mizuho Yabushita
- Institute for Catalysis, Hokkaido University, Kita 21 Nishi 10, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 001-0021, Japan
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- Institute for Catalysis, Hokkaido University, Kita 21 Nishi 10, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 001-0021, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Hokkaido University, Kita 13 Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-8628, Japan
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- Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Hokkaido University, Kita 13 Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-8628, Japan
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- Institute for Catalysis, Hokkaido University, Kita 21 Nishi 10, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 001-0021, Japan.
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Datta S, Bhattacharya S. Multifarious facets of sugar-derived molecular gels: molecular features, mechanisms of self-assembly and emerging applications. Chem Soc Rev 2015; 44:5596-637. [PMID: 26023922 DOI: 10.1039/c5cs00093a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 195] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The remarkable capability of nature to design and create excellent self-assembled nano-structures, especially in the biological world, has motivated chemists to mimic such systems with synthetic molecular and supramolecular systems. The hierarchically organized self-assembly of low molecular weight gelators (LMWGs) based on non-covalent interactions has been proven to be a useful tool in the development of well-defined nanostructures. Among these, the self-assembly of sugar-derived LMWGs has received immense attention because of their propensity to furnish biocompatible, hierarchical, supramolecular architectures that are macroscopically expressed in gel formation. This review sheds light on various aspects of sugar-derived LMWGs, uncovering their mechanisms of gelation, structural analysis, and tailorable properties, and their diverse applications such as stimuli-responsiveness, sensing, self-healing, environmental problems, and nano and biomaterials synthesis.
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- Sougata Datta
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India.
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Mangunuru HP, Yerabolu JR, Wang G. Synthesis and study of N-acetyl d-glucosamine triazole derivatives as effective low molecular weight gelators. Tetrahedron Lett 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tetlet.2015.02.123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Wang G, Goyal N, Mangunuru HPR, Yang H, Cheuk S, Reddy PVN. Preparation and Self-Assembly Study of Amphiphilic and Bispolar Diacetylene-Containing Glycolipids. J Org Chem 2015; 80:733-43. [DOI: 10.1021/jo501568u] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Guijun Wang
- Department of Chemistry
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- Department of Chemistry
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- Department of Chemistry
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Biochemistry, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23529, United States
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- Department of Chemistry
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Biochemistry, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23529, United States
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- Department of Chemistry
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Biochemistry, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23529, United States
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- Department of Chemistry
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Synthesis of a series of glucosyl triazole derivatives and their self-assembling properties. Tetrahedron Lett 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tetlet.2014.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Goyal N, Mangunuru HPR, Parikh B, Shrestha S, Wang G. Synthesis and characterization of pH responsive D-glucosamine based molecular gelators. Beilstein J Org Chem 2014; 10:3111-21. [PMID: 25670980 PMCID: PMC4311663 DOI: 10.3762/bjoc.10.328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2014] [Accepted: 11/24/2014] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Small molecular gelators are a class of compounds with potential applications for soft biomaterials. Low molecular weight hydrogelators are especially useful for exploring biomedical applications. Previously, we found that 4,6-O-benzylidene acetal protected D-glucose and D-glucosamine are well-suited as building blocks for the construction of low molecular weight gelators. To better understand the scope of D-glucosamine derivatives as gelators, we synthesized and screened a novel class of N-acetylglucosamine derivatives with a p-methoxybenzylidene acetal protective group. This modification did not exert a negative influence on the gelation. On the contrary, it actually enhanced the gelation tendency for many derivatives. The introduction of the additional methoxy group on the phenyl ring led to low molecular weight gelators with a higher pH responsiveness. The resulting gels were stable at neutral pH values but degraded in an acidic environment. The release profiles of naproxen from the pH responsive gels were also analyzed under acidic and neutral conditions. Our findings are useful for the design of novel triggered release self-assembling systems and can provide an insight into the influence of the the structure on gelation.
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- Navneet Goyal
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University, 4541 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University, 4541 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University, 4541 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University, 4541 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University, 4541 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA
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Dodd DW, Jones ND, Hudson RH. Hydrogelation abilities of nucleobase-modified cytidines possessing substituted triazoles. ARTIFICIAL DNA, PNA & XNA 2014; 1:90-95. [PMID: 21686244 DOI: 10.4161/adna.1.2.13975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2010] [Revised: 10/03/2010] [Accepted: 10/19/2010] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Nucleoside-derived hydrogelators have been sought for their potential biomedical applications, such as are found in tissue engineering and drug delivery. By judiciously adding a degree of hydrophobicity certain analogues are able to form micelles, bi-layers and gels in water. Research in this area has yet to lay down solid ground rules for the rational design of novel nucleoside gelators making further studies necessary. The synthesis and examination of a series of aryl-substituted 5-triazolylcytidines yielded an analogue that gelates water. 5-(1-(2,2'-bithiophen-3-yl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-2'-deoxycytidine was found to form gels in water down to 0.3 wt%. The ribocytidine analogue failed to form gel in aqueous solution; but was able to form a hydrogel in the presence of guanosine. Images obtained by SEM show the different architectures of the gel; varying from cribriform to fibrous to lamellar. The present gelating compound studied may have potential as a component of a controlled-release drug delivery system.
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- David W Dodd
- Department of Chemistry; The University of Western Ontario; London, ON Canada
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Cao H, Wang F, Zeng H, Gong R, Xin H. Morphology tunable organogels based on benzoylhydrazine derivatives. J Mol Liq 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2014.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Rajasekar M, Mohan Das T. Synthesis, characterization and gelation studies of a novel class of rhodamine based N-glycosylamines. RSC Adv 2014. [DOI: 10.1039/c4ra03198a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Du X, Zhou J, Xu B. Supramolecular hydrogels made of basic biological building blocks. Chem Asian J 2014; 9:1446-72. [PMID: 24623474 PMCID: PMC4024374 DOI: 10.1002/asia.201301693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2013] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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As a consequence of the self-assembly of small organic molecules in water, supramolecular hydrogels are evolving from serendipitous events during organic synthesis to become a new type of materials that hold promise for applications in biomedicine. In this Focus Review, we describe recent advances in the use of basic biological building blocks for creating molecules that act as hydrogelators and the potential applications of the corresponding hydrogels. After introducing the concept of supramolecular hydrogels and defining the scope of this review, we briefly describe the methods for making and characterizing supramolecular hydrogels. We then discuss representative hydrogelators according to the categories of their building blocks, such as amino acids, nucleobases, and saccharides, and highlight the applications of the hydrogels when necessary. Finally, we offer our perspective and outlook on this fast-growing field at the interface of organic chemistry, materials, biology, and medicine. By providing a snapshot for chemists, engineers, and medical scientists, we hope that this Focus Review will contribute to the development of multidisciplinary research on supramolecular hydrogels for a wide range of applications in different fields.
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- Xuewen Du
- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South St., Waltham, MA 02454, USA, Fax: (01)781 736 2516
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South St., Waltham, MA 02454, USA, Fax: (01)781 736 2516
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South St., Waltham, MA 02454, USA, Fax: (01)781 736 2516
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Pal A, Dey J. Effect of the position of the urea group in the hydrocarbon tail of fatty acid amphiphiles on the physical gelation of organic liquids. RSC Adv 2014. [DOI: 10.1039/c4ra00712c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Skilling KJ, Citossi F, Bradshaw TD, Ashford M, Kellam B, Marlow M. Insights into low molecular mass organic gelators: a focus on drug delivery and tissue engineering applications. SOFT MATTER 2014; 10:237-56. [PMID: 24651822 DOI: 10.1039/c3sm52244j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 254] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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In recent years low molecular mass organic gelators (LMOGs) have gained increasing interest as an alternative biomaterial to polymer derived gels, with potential applications in drug delivery and tissue engineering. LMOGs are small organic molecules which self-assemble in water or organic solvents forming a 3D network that entraps the liquid phase resulting in gel formation. In this review, we report the classification of LMOGs into hydrogelators and gelators of organic solvents and we discuss the techniques commonly used to characterise the gels of these gelators with particular reference to specific applications of LMOGs in drug delivery and tissue engineering.
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- Kathryn J Skilling
- School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK.
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Dhinakaran MK, Soundarajan K, Mohan Das T. Self-assembly of novel benzimidazole N-glycosylamines into nanofibers and nanospheres. NEW J CHEM 2014. [DOI: 10.1039/c4nj00038b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Cu2+ ions induce the change in the morphology of self-assembled benzimidazole N-glycosylamines from nano-fibers to nano-spheres.
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- Department of Chemistry
- School of Basic and Applied Sciences
- Central University of Tamil Nadu
- Thiruvarur-610 004, India
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- Department of Organic Chemistry
- University of Madras
- Chennai 600 025, India
- Department of Chemistry
- School of Basic and Applied Sciences
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Tao C, Liu F, Xu B, Cao Z, Wang H, Liu W. Copper-Catalyzed Synthesis of N-aryl-D-Glucosamines from Arylboronic Acids. J Carbohydr Chem 2013. [DOI: 10.1080/07328303.2013.816851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Wu J, Lu J, Hu J, Gao Y, Ma Q, Ju Y. Self-assembly of sodium glycyrrhetinate into a hydrogel: characterisation and properties. RSC Adv 2013. [DOI: 10.1039/c3ra43306d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Mangunuru HPR, Yang H, Wang G. Synthesis of peptoid based small molecular gelators by a multiple component reaction. Chem Commun (Camb) 2013; 49:4489-91. [DOI: 10.1039/c3cc41043a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Li X, Kuang Y, Xu B. "Molecular trinity" for soft nanomaterials: Integrating nucleobases, amino acids, and glycosides to construct multifunctional hydrogelators. SOFT MATTER 2012; 8:10.1039/C2SM06920B. [PMID: 24368929 PMCID: PMC3870146 DOI: 10.1039/c2sm06920b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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This highlight introduces the development of hydrogelators consisting of nucleobases, amino acids, and glycosides (i.e., molecular trinity), or nucleobases and amino acids (i.e., nucleopeptides). These novel small molecule hydrogelators self-assemble in water to form stable supramolecular nanofibers/hydrogels and exhibit useful biological properties (e.g., biocompatibility, biostability, and the ability to bind and transport DNA into live cells). The approach discussed here not only provides a new strategy to develop soft biomaterials as a form of nanomedicines, but also contributes to the understanding of molecular self-assembly in water by modulating the non-covalent interactions derived from the three basic building blocks used in living organisms.
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- Xinming Li
- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02454 USA, Fax: 781-736-2516. Tel: 781-736-5201
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02454 USA, Fax: 781-736-2516. Tel: 781-736-5201
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02454 USA, Fax: 781-736-2516. Tel: 781-736-5201
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Dhinakaran MK, Mohan Das T. Studies on a novel class of triaryl pyridine N-glycosylamine amphiphiles as super gelators. Org Biomol Chem 2012; 10:2077-83. [DOI: 10.1039/c2ob06834f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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