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Wu XT, Yang C, Xi JS, Shi C, Du FS, Li ZC. Enabling Closed-Loop Circularity of "Non-Polymerizable" α, β-Conjugated Lactone Towards High-Performance Polyester with the Assistance of Cyclopentadiene. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024:e202404179. [PMID: 38488293 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202404179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Chemical recycling of polymers to monomers presents a promising solution to the escalating crisis associated with plastic waste. Despite considerable progress made in this field, the primary efforts have been focused on redesigning new monomers to produce readily recyclable polymers. In contrast, limited research into the potential of seemingly "non-polymerizable" monomers has been conducted. Herein, we propose a paradigm that leverages a "chaperone"-assisted strategy to establish closed-loop circularity for a "non-polymerizable" α, β-conjugated lactone, 5,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-2-one (DPO). The resulting PDPO, a structural analogue of poly(δ-valerolactone) (PVL), exhibits enhanced thermal properties with a melting point (Tm) of 114 °C and a decomposition temperature (Td,5%) of 305 °C. Notably, owing to the structural similarity between DPO and δ-VL, the copolymerization generates semi-crystalline P(DPO-co-VL)s irrespective of the DPO incorporation ratio. Intriguingly, the inherent C=C bonds in P(DPO-co-VL)s enable their convenient post-functionalization via Michael-addition reaction. Lastly, PDPO was demonstrated to be chemically recyclable via ring-closing metathesis (RCM), representing a significant step towards the pursuit of enabling the closed-loop circularity of "non-polymerizable" lactones without altering the ultimate polymer structure.
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- Xiao-Tong Wu
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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Li ZY, Zhang X, Qian YL, Du FS, Li ZC. Synthesis and antibacterial properties of fluorinated biodegradable cationic polyesters. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:1569-1578. [PMID: 38252543 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb02578k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Antimicrobial peptide-mimicking antibacterial polymers represent a practical strategy to conquer the ever-growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. Herein, we report the syntheses and antibacterial performance of degradable amphiphilic cationic polyesters containing pendent quaternary ammonium motifs and hydrophobic alkyl or fluoroalkyl groups. These polyesters were conveniently prepared from poly(3-methylene-1,5-dioxepan-2-one) via highly efficient one-pot successive thiol-Michael addition reactions. The antibacterial activity of these polyesters against S. aureus and E. coli and their hemolytic activity toward red blood cells were evaluated; some of them showed moderate antibacterial activity and selectivity against Gram-positive S. aureus. The membrane disruption mechanism of these cationic polyesters was briefly explored by monitoring the bacteria killing kinetics and SEM observations. Moreover, the effects of cationic/hydrophobic ratio and the incorporation of fluoroalkyl groups on the antibacterial activity and selectivity of the polyesters were demonstrated.
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- Zhao-Yue Li
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), Beijing, 100190, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
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Cheng XY, Feng QK, Dang ZM, Du FS, Li ZC. Alternating [1.1.1]Propellane-(Meth)Acrylate Copolymers: A New Class of Dielectrics with High Energy Density for Film Capacitors. Macromol Rapid Commun 2023; 44:e2200888. [PMID: 36583944 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202200888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2022] [Revised: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Polymer dielectrics with high energy density are of urgent demand in electric and electronic devices, but the tradeoff between dielectric constant and breakdown strength is still unsolved. Herein, the synthesis and molar mass control of three alternating [1.1.1]propellane-(meth)acrylate copolymers, denoted as P-MA, P-MMA, and P-EA, respectively, are reported. These copolymers exhibit high thermal stability and are semi-crystalline with varied glass transition temperatures and melting temperatures. The rigid bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane units in the polymer backbone promote the orientational polarization of the polar ester groups, thus enhancing the dielectric constants of these polymers, which are 4.50 for P-EA, 4.55 for P-MA, and 5.11 for P-MMA at 10 Hz and room temperature, respectively. Moreover, the high breakdown strength is ensured by the non-conjugated nature of bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane unit. As a result, these copolymers show extraordinary energy storage performance; P-MA exhibits a discharge energy density of 9.73 J cm-3 at 750 MV m-1 and ambient temperature. This work provides a new type of promising candidates as polymer dielectrics for film capacitors, and offers an efficient strategy to improve the dielectric and energy storage properties by introducing rigid non-conjugated bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane unit into the polymer backbone.
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- Xiang-Yue Cheng
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polym. Chem. & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Power Systems, Department of Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Power Systems, Department of Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polym. Chem. & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polym. Chem. & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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Zhou T, Meng XB, Du FS, Li ZC. Fully Bio-based Poly(ketal-ester)s by Ring-opening Polymerization of a Bicylcic Lactone from Glycerol and Levulinic Acid. Chem Asian J 2023; 18:e202201238. [PMID: 36756897 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202201238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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A fully renewable bio-based bicyclic lactone containing a five-membered cyclic ketal moiety, 7-methyl-3,8,10-trioxabicyclo[5.2.1]decan-4-one (TOD), was synthesized through a two-step acid-catalyzed process from glycerol and levulinic acid. The ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of TOD at 30°C with benzyl alcohol (BnOH) as the initiator and 1,5,7-triazabicyclo[4.4.0]dec-5-ene (TBD) as the catalyst can afford high molar mass PTOD with a cis-2.4-disubstitued 2-methyl 1,3-dioxolane moiety in its repeating unit. PTOD is an amorphous polymer with a glass transition temperature (Tg ) of 13°C. It can be hydrolyzed into structurally defined small molecules under acidic or basic conditions by the selective cleavage of either the cyclic ketal or the ester linkage respectively. The TBD-catalyzed copolymerization of L-lactide (L-LA) and TOD at -20°C was investigated. It was confirmed that L-LA polymerized quickly with racemization to form PLA, followed by a slow incorporation of TOD into the formed PLA chains via transesterification. By varying the feed ratios of L-LA to TOD, a series of random copolymers (PLA-co-PTOD) with different TOD incorporation ratios and tunable Tg s were obtained. Under acidic conditions, PLA-co-PTOD degrades much faster than PLA via the selective cleavage of the cyclic ketal linkages. This work provides insights for the development of more sustainable and acid-accelerated degradable alternatives to aliphatic polyesters.
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- Tong Zhou
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polym. Chem. & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polym. Chem. & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polym. Chem. & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polym. Chem. & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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Li Z, Qian Y, Lai Y, Du FS, Li ZC. Synthesis and Post-Functionalization of Poly(conjugated ester)s Based on 3-Methylene-1,5-dioxepan-2-one. Biomacromolecules 2022; 23:5213-5224. [PMID: 36382861 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.2c01015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Poly(α-methylene ester)s are an attractive type of functional aliphatic polyesters that represent a platform for the fabrication of various biodegradable and biomedical polymers. Herein, we report the controlled ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of a seven-membered α-methylene lactone (3-methylene-1,5-dioxepan-2-one, MDXO) that was synthesized based on the Baylis-Hillman reaction. The chemoselective ROP of MDXO was catalyzed by diphenyl phosphate (DPP) at 60 °C or stannous octoate (Sn(Oct)2) at 130 °C, generating α-methylene-containing polyester (PMDXO) with a linear structure and easily tunable molar mass. The ring-opening copolymerization of MDXO with ε-caprolactone or 1,5-dioxepan-2-one was also performed under the catalysis of DPP or Sn(Oct)2 to afford copolymers with different compositions and sequence structures that are influenced by the kinds of monomers and catalysts. PMDXO is a slowly crystallizable polymer with a glass transition temperature of ca. -33 °C, and its melting temperature and enthalpy are significantly influenced by the thermal history. The thermal properties of the copolymers are dependent on their composition and sequence structure. Finally, the post-modification of PMDXO based on the thiol-Michael addition reaction was briefly explored using triethylamine as a catalyst. Given the optimized condition, PMDXO could be dually modified to afford biodegradable polyesters with different functionalities.
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- Zhaoyue Li
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Yu-Ting Guo
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Guo YT, Xiong W, Shi C, Du FS, Li ZC. Facile synthesis of eight-membered cyclic(ester-amide)s and their organocatalytic ring-opening polymerizations. Polym Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2py00683a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Facile modular synthesis of eight-membered cyclic(ester-amide)s based on phthalic anhydride and β-amino alcohols and organocatalitic ROP of the monomers to afford degradable semi-aromatic poly(ester-amides)s with tunable thermal properties.
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- Yu-Ting Guo
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Li LG, Wang QY, Zheng QY, Du FS, Li ZC. Tough and Thermally Recyclable Semiaromatic Polyesters by Ring-Opening Polymerization of Benzo-thia-caprolactones. Macromolecules 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.1c00497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Ling-Gao Li
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Kan XW, Zhang LJ, Li ZY, Du FS, Li ZC. Fluoride-Triggered Self-Degradation of Poly(2,4-disubstitued 4-hydroxybutyric acid) Derivatives. Macromol Rapid Commun 2021; 42:e2100169. [PMID: 34028933 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202100169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Self-immolative polymers are a special kind of degradable polymers that depolymerize into small molecules through a cascade of reactions upon stimuli-triggered cleavage of the polymer chain ends. This work reports the design and synthesis of a fluoride-triggered self-immolative polyester. A 2,4-disubstitued 4-hydroxy butyrate is first confirmed to quickly cyclize in solution to form a γ-butyrolactone derivative. Then, the Passerini three component reaction (P-3CR) of an AB dimer (A: aldehyde, B: carboxylic acid) with tert-butyl isocyanide or oligo(ethylene glycol) isocyanide affords two poly(2,4-disubstitued 4-hydroxybutyrate) derivatives (P2 and P3). Two silyl ether end-capped polymers (P4 and P5) are abtained from P2 and P3, and their degradation in solution is examined by NMR spectrum and size exclusion chromatography. Polymers P4 and P5 are stable in the absence of tetrabutylammonium fluoride (TBAF), while in the presence of TBAF, the molar masses of P4 and P5 gradually decrease with time together with the increase of the amount of formed 2,4-disubstitued γ-butyrolactone. The depolymerization mechanism is proposed. The first step is the fast removal of the silyl ether by fluoride. Then, the released hydroxyl group initiates the quick head-to-tail depolymerization of the polyester via intramolecular cyclization.
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- Xiao-Wei Kan
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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Yang Y, Du FS, Li ZC. Thermally healable and reprocessable polymethacrylate networks based on diol-mediated metathesis of 6-membered boronic esters. Polym Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/c9py01546a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We demonstrate the thermally repairable and reprocessable poly(methacrylate) networks crosslinked by boronic ester linkage, the dynamic behaviors and mechanical properties of which could be finely tuned by the pendent diols.
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- Yue Yang
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education
- Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering
- College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering
- Peking University
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education
- Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering
- College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering
- Peking University
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education
- Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering
- College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering
- Peking University
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Yu L, Ke HL, Du FS, Li ZC. Redox-Responsive Fluorescent Polycarbonates Based on Selenide for Chemotherapy of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. Biomacromolecules 2019; 20:2809-2820. [PMID: 31185717 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.9b00583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Transient increase of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is vital for some physiological processes, whereas the chronic and sustained high ROS level is usually implicated in the inflammatory diseases and cancers. Herein, we report the innovative redox-responsive theranostic micellar nanoparticles that are able to load anticancer drugs through coordination and hydrophobic interaction and to fluorescently monitor the intracellular redox status. The nanoparticles were formed by the amphiphilic block copolymers composed of a PEG segment and a selenide-containing hydrophobic polycarbonate block with a small fraction of coumarin-based chromophore. Under the alternative redox stimulation that might be encountered in the physiological process of some healthy cells, these nanoparticles underwent the reversible changes in size, morphology, and fluorescence intensity. With the assistance of small model compounds, we clarified the chemistry behind these changes, that is, the redox triggered reversible transformation between selenide and selenoxide. Upon the monotonic oxidation similar to the sustained high ROS level of cancer cells, the nanoparticles could be disrupted completely, which was accompanied by the drastic decrease in fluorescence. Cisplatin and paclitaxel were simultaneously coloaded in the nanoparticles with a moderate efficacy, and the coordination between selenide and platinum improved the stability of the drug-loaded nanoparticles against dilution. The naked nanoparticles are cytocompatible, whereas the dual drug-loaded nanoparticles exhibited a concentration dependent and synergistic cytotoxicity to triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells. Of importance, the drug-loaded nanoparticles are much more toxic to TNBC cells than to normal cells due in part to ROS overproduction in the former cell lines.
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- Li Yu
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering , Peking University , Beijing 100871 , China
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- Emergency Center , First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University , Wenzhou 325000 , China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering , Peking University , Beijing 100871 , China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering , Peking University , Beijing 100871 , China
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Shi CX, Guo YT, Wu YH, Li ZY, Wang YZ, Du FS, Li ZC. Synthesis and Controlled Organobase-Catalyzed Ring-Opening Polymerization of Morpholine-2,5-Dione Derivatives and Monomer Recovery by Acid-Catalyzed Degradation of the Polymers. Macromolecules 2019. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.8b02498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Chang-Xia Shi
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Lv A, Li ZL, Wu YH, Du FS, Li ZC. Synthesis of precision polymers with regularly placed perfluoroalkyl segments and sulfonic acid groups via ADMET polymerization and internal alkene modification. POLYMER 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2018.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Su S, Du FS, Li ZC. Facile Synthesis of a Degradable Poly(ethylene glycol) Platform with Tunable Acid Sensitivity at Physiologically Relevant pH. Macromolecules 2018. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.8b01053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Shan Su
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Zhang J, Wu YH, Wang JC, Du FS, Li ZC. Functional Poly(ester–amide)s with Tertiary Ester Linkages via the Passerini Multicomponent Polymerization of a Dicarboxylic Acid and a Diisocyanide with Different Electron-Deficient Ketones. Macromolecules 2018. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.8b01168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Jian Zhang
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS)-responsive polymers have attracted attention for their potential in photodynamic therapy. Herein, we report the ROS-responsive aliphatic polycarbonates prepared by the ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of three six-membered cyclic carbonate monomers with ethyl selenide, phenyl selenide or ethyl telluride groups. Under catalysis of 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU), all three monomers underwent the controlled anionic ROP, showing a feature of equilibrium polymerization due to the bulky effect of 5,5-disubstituents. With PEG macroinitiator, three series amphiphilic block copolymers were prepared. They could form spherical nanoparticles of ∼100 nm, which were stable in neutral phosphate buffer but dissociated rapidly under triggering of H2O2. We studied the H2O2-induced oxidation profiles of selenide- or telluride-containing small molecules by 1H NMR and revealed the factors that affect the oxidation kinetics and products. On this basis, the oxidative degradation mechanism of the copolymer nanoparticles has been clarified. Under the same oxidative condition, the telluride-containing nanoparticle degraded with the fastest rate while the phenyl selenide-based one degraded most slowly. These ROS-responsive nanoparticles could load photosensitizer chlorin e6 (Ce6) and anticancer drug doxorubicin (DOX). Under red light irradiation, Ce6-sensitized production of 1O2 that triggered the degradation of nanoparticles, resulting in an accelerated payload release. In vitro cytotoxicity assays demonstrate that the nanoparticles coloaded with DOX and Ce6 exhibited a synergistic cell-killing effect to MCF-7 cells, representing a novel responsive nanoplatform for PDT and/or chemotherapy.
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- Li Yu
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering , Peking University , Beijing 100871 , China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering , Peking University , Beijing 100871 , China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering , Peking University , Beijing 100871 , China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering , Peking University , Beijing 100871 , China
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Zhang M, Song CC, Su S, Du FS, Li ZC. ROS-Activated Ratiometric Fluorescent Polymeric Nanoparticles for Self-Reporting Drug Delivery. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2018; 10:7798-7810. [PMID: 29424527 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b18438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS)-responsive theranostic nanomedicines have attracted wide interest in recent years because ROS stress is implicated in some pathological disorders such as inflammatory diseases and cancers. In this article, we report a kind of innovative ROS-responsive theranostic polymeric nanoparticles that are able to load hydrophobic drugs and to fluorescently self-report the in vitro or intracellular drug release under ROS triggering. The fluorescent nanoparticles were formed by amphiphilic block copolymers consisting of a poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) segment and an oxidation-responsive hydrophobic block. The copolymers with different hydrophobic block lengths were synthesized by the atom transfer radical polymerization of a phenylboronic ester-containing acrylic monomer with a small fraction of a ROS-activatable 1,8-naphthalimide-based fluorescent monomer, using PEG-Br as the macroinitiator. The copolymer nanoparticles were stable in neutral phosphate buffer but degraded upon H2O2 triggering, with the degradation rate depending on the hydrophobic block length and the concentration of H2O2. The degradation of nanoparticles was accompanied by a colorimetric change of the fluorophore from blue to green, which affords the nanoparticles the ability to detecting H2O2 by a ratiometric fluorescent approach. Moreover, the nanoparticles could encapsulate doxorubicin (DOX) and the H2O2-triggered DOX release was well associated with the change in ratiometric fluorescence. Confocal laser scanning microscope results reveal that the fluorescent nanoparticles were internalized into A549 cells through the endocytosis pathway. The ROS-stimulated degradation of the nanoparticles and intracellular DOX release and the fate of the degraded polymers could be monitored by ratiometric fluorescent imaging. Finally, the naked nanoparticles and the degradation products are cytocompatible, whereas the DOX-loaded ones exhibit concentration-dependent cytotoxicity. Of importance, the stimulation with exogenous H2O2 or lipopolysaccharide enhanced obviously the cell-killing capability of the DOX-loaded nanoparticles because of the ROS-enhanced intracellular DOX release.
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- Mei Zhang
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering , Peking University , Beijing 100871 , China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering , Peking University , Beijing 100871 , China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering , Peking University , Beijing 100871 , China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering , Peking University , Beijing 100871 , China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering , Peking University , Beijing 100871 , China
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Li L, Wang Q, Lyu R, Yu L, Su S, Du FS, Li ZC. Synthesis of a ROS-responsive analogue of poly(ε-caprolactone) by the living ring-opening polymerization of 1,4-oxathiepan-7-one. Polym Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c8py00798e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A well-defined ROS-responsive block amphiphilic diblock copolymer PEO-b-POTO was synthesized to elucidate the oxidative degradation mechanism in assemblies.
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- Linggao Li
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS)
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education
- Department of Polymer Science & Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Center for Soft Matter Science & Engineering
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS)
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education
- Department of Polymer Science & Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Center for Soft Matter Science & Engineering
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS)
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education
- Department of Polymer Science & Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Center for Soft Matter Science & Engineering
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS)
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education
- Department of Polymer Science & Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Center for Soft Matter Science & Engineering
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS)
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education
- Department of Polymer Science & Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Center for Soft Matter Science & Engineering
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS)
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education
- Department of Polymer Science & Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Center for Soft Matter Science & Engineering
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS)
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education
- Department of Polymer Science & Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Center for Soft Matter Science & Engineering
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Synthesis and oxidation properties of three chalcogen-containing ROS-responsive poly(ε-caprolactone)s have been reported.
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- Li Yu
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education
- Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Peking University
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education
- Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Peking University
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education
- Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Peking University
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education
- Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Peking University
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Wu YH, Zhang J, Du FS, Li ZC. Dual Sequence Control of Uniform Macromolecules through Consecutive Single Addition by Selective Passerini Reaction. ACS Macro Lett 2017; 6:1398-1403. [PMID: 35650802 DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.7b00863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The selective Passerini reactions of 4-formylbenzoic acid and 4-isocyanobenzoic acid with aliphatic isocyanides and aldehydes were utilized to synthesize sequence-defined uniform macromolecules. Our strategy does not involve any protecting groups or reactive group transformation steps and allows direct and consecutive propagation of sequence in each step. Introduction of diverse side groups by using different aliphatic components provided a range of sequence-defined uniform macromolecules in high yield and gram scale. The strategy also allows further Passerini self-coupling or cross-coupling of the formed sequences with other small molecules, affording polymers with up to 5098.3 Da and 20 side groups. Thus, this strategy will show promise for more efficient synthesis of new sequence-defined macromolecules.
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- Yu-Huan Wu
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular
Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics
of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering,
College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular
Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics
of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering,
College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular
Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics
of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering,
College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular
Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics
of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering,
College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Qiu FY, Yu L, Du FS, Li ZC. Oxidation-Responsive Aliphatic Polycarbonates from N
-Substituted Eight-Membered Cyclic Carbonate: Synthesis and Degradation Study. Macromol Rapid Commun 2017; 38. [DOI: 10.1002/marc.201700400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2017] [Revised: 07/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- Fang-Yi Qiu
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences; Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education; Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; Peking University; Beijing 100871 P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences; Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education; Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; Peking University; Beijing 100871 P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences; Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education; Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; Peking University; Beijing 100871 P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences; Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education; Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; Peking University; Beijing 100871 P. R. China
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Zhang M, Song CC, Du FS, Li ZC. Supersensitive Oxidation-Responsive Biodegradable PEG Hydrogels for Glucose-Triggered Insulin Delivery. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2017; 9:25905-25914. [PMID: 28714308 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b08372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS)-responsive polymers and hydrogels represent an emerging family of intelligent materials owing to the key functions of ROS in physiological processes or pathological diseases. Nonetheless, the weaknesses such as low sensitivity, slow response, instability, and low mechanical strength are associated with the limited ROS-responsive polymeric or supramolecular hydrogels. In this study, a novel type of oxidation-responsive degradable hydrogels was fabricated by the redox-initiated radical polymerization of a 4-arm-poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) acrylic macromonomer that possesses a H2O2-cleavable phenylboronic acid linker in each of the arms. The macroscopic hydrogels have the features of good cytocompatibility, moderate mechanical strength, and fast response toward H2O2 of low concentration, owing to the covalently cross-linked hydrophilic PEG network and high sensitivity of the linker. They could encapsulate biomacromolecules, such as insulin and glucose oxidase (GOx), with high efficacy, affording a new glucose-responsive insulin-delivery platform on the basis of enzymatic transformation of a biochemical signal (glucose) into an oxidative stimulus (H2O2). Interestingly, in vitro results demonstrate that the same GOx-loaded hydrogel exhibited disparate degradation modes under different triggering molecules, that is, bulk degradation by H2O2 and surface erosion by glucose. Moreover, compared to the macroscopic hydrogel, the nanogel with a diameter of ∼160 nm prepared by inverse emulsion polymerization showed a much higher degradation rate even under triggering of 20 μM H2O2, a pathologically available concentration in vivo.
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- Mei Zhang
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University , Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University , Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University , Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University , Beijing 100871, China
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We report the straightforward synthesis of two types of H2O2-cleavable poly(ester-amide)s (P1 and P2) via the Passerini multicomponent polymerization (P-MCP) of 4-formylbenzeneboronic acid pinacol ester with 1,6-diisocyanohexane and 1,6-hexanedioic acid or a polyethylene glycol (PEG) dicarboxylic acid. The H2O2-cleavable phenylboronic acid ester was integrated into the polymer backbone by the in situ formed benzyl ester bond. GPC and 1H NMR confirmed the complete H2O2-triggered degradation of these polymers in aqueous medium by a mechanism of sequential oxidation of phenylboronic acid ester and self-immolative elimination. Compared with the hydrophobic polymer P1, the PEG-based water-soluble polymer P2 degraded much faster even at a lower H2O2 concentration. Cytocompatible nanoparticles of polymer P1 loaded with fluorescent Nile red were fabricated, and controlled release of Nile red in response to H2O2 was achieved, thus, demonstrating the utility of these polymers as potential H2O2-responsive delivery vehicles.
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- Yang Cui
- Beijing National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry
and Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science
and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Center
for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry
and Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science
and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Center
for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry
and Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science
and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Center
for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry
and Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science
and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Center
for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Controlled synthesis and in-depth study on pH-dependent hydrolysis profiles of substituted maleamic acid derivatives.
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- Shan Su
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS)
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education
- Department of Polymer Science & Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Peking University
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS)
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education
- Department of Polymer Science & Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Peking University
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS)
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education
- Department of Polymer Science & Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Peking University
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- Fang-Yi Qiu
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Lv A, Cui Y, Du FS, Li ZC. Thermally Degradable Polyesters with Tunable Degradation Temperatures via Postpolymerization Modification and Intramolecular Cyclization. Macromolecules 2016. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.6b01325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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- An Lv
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing100871, China
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Zhang J, Zhang M, Du FS, Li ZC. Synthesis of Functional Polycaprolactones via Passerini Multicomponent Polymerization of 6-Oxohexanoic Acid and Isocyanides. Macromolecules 2016. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.6b00096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Jian Zhang
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Zhang M, Song CC, Ji R, Qiao ZY, Yang C, Qiu FY, Liang DH, Du FS, Li ZC. Oxidation and temperature dual responsive polymers based on phenylboronic acid and N-isopropylacrylamide motifs. Polym Chem 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c5py01999k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Oxidation and temperature dual responsive copolymers using ROS as a target for drug delivery have been demonstrated.
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- Mei Zhang
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education
- Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Peking University
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education
- Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Peking University
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education
- Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Peking University
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety
- National Center for Nanoscience and Technology
- Beijing 100190
- China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety
- National Center for Nanoscience and Technology
- Beijing 100190
- China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education
- Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Peking University
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education
- Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Peking University
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education
- Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Peking University
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education
- Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Peking University
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Qiu FY, Song CC, Zhang M, Du FS, Li ZC. Oxidation-Promoted Degradation of Aliphatic Poly(carbonate)s via Sequential 1,6-Elimination and Intramolecular Cyclization. ACS Macro Lett 2015; 4:1220-1224. [PMID: 35614840 DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.5b00533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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We report a new type of oxidation-promoted fast-degradable aliphatic poly(carbonate)s (PCs) prepared by the ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of a six-membered cyclic carbonate containing a phenylboronic pinacol ester. The ROP of this monomer catalyzed by 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) proceeded rapidly at ambient temperature with a good control over molecular weight and polydispersity at high monomer conversion. The H2O2-induced decomposition of this cyclic monomer and its noncyclic carbonate analogue was first studied by 1H NMR in order to clearly demonstrate the degradation mechanism of the PCs. The results of 1H NMR, GPC, and Nile Red fluorescence measurements revealed that the PC nanoparticles formulated by the o/w emulsion method were stable in neutral buffer, but upon triggering with H2O2, they underwent rapid surface degradation via the consecutive processes of oxidation, 1,6-elimination, release of CO2, and intramolecular cyclization. The degradation rates of the nanoparticles were dependent on the concentration of H2O2, and the nanoparticles were even sensitive to 0.5 mM of H2O2.
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- Fang-Yi Qiu
- Beijing National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics
of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering,
College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics
of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering,
College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics
of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering,
College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics
of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering,
College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics
of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering,
College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Qiu FY, Zhang M, Ji R, Du FS, Li ZC. Oxidation-Responsive Polymer-Drug Conjugates with a Phenylboronic Ester Linker. Macromol Rapid Commun 2015; 36:2012-8. [DOI: 10.1002/marc.201500349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2015] [Revised: 08/03/2015] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- Fang-Yi Qiu
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences; Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education; Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; Peking University; Beijing 100871 P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences; Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education; Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; Peking University; Beijing 100871 P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences; Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education; Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; Peking University; Beijing 100871 P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences; Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education; Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; Peking University; Beijing 100871 P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences; Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education; Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; Peking University; Beijing 100871 P. R. China
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Ji R, Cheng J, Song CC, Du FS, Liang DH, Li ZC. Acid-Sensitive Polypseudorotaxanes Based on Ortho Ester-Modified Cyclodextrin and Pluronic F-127. ACS Macro Lett 2015; 4:65-69. [PMID: 35596374 DOI: 10.1021/mz5007359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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We demonstrate a new type of acid-sensitive amphiphilic polypseudorotaxanes (PPRs) formed via inclusion complexation between Pluronic F127 and the hydrophobic β-cyclodextrin (CD) derivative in alcoholic solvents. The 6-OH ortho ester-substituted hydrophobic β-CD derivative (EMD-CD) was prepared by "click" reaction of β-CD with 2-ethylidene-4-methyl-1,3-dioxalane under mild conditions. The water-insoluble EMD-CD (host) is capable of forming PPRs with F127 (guest) in ethanol or methanol but not in water, which is confirmed by 1H NMR, wide-angle X-ray diffraction, small-angle X-ray scattering, and the time-dependent threading kinetics. Depending on the host/guest ratio, the PPRs self-assembled into sheet-like structure or vesicular nanoparticles with different sizes in water. These PPR assemblies were stable at pH 8.4 but quickly dissociated into biocompatible products in neutral or in acidic buffers due to the hydrolysis of the ortho ester groups. Good biocompatibility, ease of fabrication, and extremely pH-sensitive character make the PPRs promising carriers for anticancer drug delivery. Moreover, the present work provides an alternative method for the preparation of PPRs composed of water-insoluble CD derivatives.
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- Ran Ji
- Beijing National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics
of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics
of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics
of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics
of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics
of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics
of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People’s Republic of China
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Lv A, Li ZL, Du FS, Li ZC. Synthesis, Functionalization, and Controlled Degradation of High Molecular Weight Polyester from Itaconic Acid via ADMET Polymerization. Macromolecules 2014. [DOI: 10.1021/ma5020066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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- An Lv
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Ji R, Cheng J, Yang T, Song C, Li L, Du FS, Li ZC. Shell-Sheddable, pH-Sensitive Supramolecular Nanoparticles Based on Ortho Ester-Modified Cyclodextrin and Adamantyl PEG. Biomacromolecules 2014; 15:3531-9. [DOI: 10.1021/bm500711c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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- Ran Ji
- Beijing National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics
of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics
of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics
of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics
of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics
of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics
of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory
for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics
of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Li ZL, Lv A, Du FS, Li ZC. Intrachain Cyclization via Postmodification of the Internal Alkenes of Periodic ADMET Copolymers: The Sequence Matters. Macromolecules 2014. [DOI: 10.1021/ma5013732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Zi-Long Li
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Kan XW, Deng XX, Du FS, Li ZC. Concurrent Oxidation of Alcohols and the Passerini Three-Component Polymerization for the Synthesis of Functional Poly(ester amide)s. MACROMOL CHEM PHYS 2014. [DOI: 10.1002/macp.201400264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Xiao-Wei Kan
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS); Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education; Department of Polymer Science & Engineering; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; Peking University; Beijing 100871 China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS); Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education; Department of Polymer Science & Engineering; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; Peking University; Beijing 100871 China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS); Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education; Department of Polymer Science & Engineering; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; Peking University; Beijing 100871 China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS); Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education; Department of Polymer Science & Engineering; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; Peking University; Beijing 100871 China
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Deng XX, Du FS, Li ZC. Combination of Orthogonal ABB and ABC Multicomponent Reactions toward Efficient Divergent Synthesis of Dendrimers with Structural Diversity. ACS Macro Lett 2014; 3:667-670. [PMID: 35590765 DOI: 10.1021/mz500207z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Synthesis of dendrimers has been directed toward process efficiency and structural diversity. We report a divergent approach to the preparation of dendrimers with both ABC and ABB branching structures from nonbranching monomers by combination of efficient orthogonal ABC Passerini multicomponent reaction (MCR) and ABB thiol-yne MCR. Two kinds of dendrimers were synthesized efficiently: (1) dendrimers with two generations in three steps and (2) dendrimers with two generations containing one kind of internal functional group and two kinds of surface functional groups in five steps. This new synthetic method offers an efficient access to dendrimers with structural diversity.
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- Xin-Xing Deng
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Lei Li
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Yang T, Ji R, Deng XX, Du FS, Li ZC. Glucose-responsive hydrogels based on dynamic covalent chemistry and inclusion complexation. Soft Matter 2014; 10:2671-2678. [PMID: 24647364 DOI: 10.1039/c3sm53059k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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A novel glucose-responsive hydrogel system based on dynamic covalent chemistry and inclusion complexation was described. Hydrogels are formed by simply mixing the solutions of three components: poly(ethylene oxide)-b-poly vinyl alcohol (PEO-b-PVA) diblock polymer, α-cyclodextrin (α-CD) and phenylboronic acid (PBA)-terminated PEO crosslinker. Dynamic covalent bonds between PVA and PBA provide sugar-responsive crosslinking, and the inclusion complexation between PEO and α-CD can promote hydrogel formation and enhance hydrogel stability. The ratios of the three components have a remarkable effect on the gelation time and the mechanical properties of the final gels. In rheological measurements, the hydrogels are demonstrated to possess solid-like behaviour and good structural recovery ability after yielding. The sugar-responsiveness of the hydrogels was examined by protein loading and release experiments, and the results indicate that this property is also dependent on the compositions of the gels; at a proper component ratio, a new glucose-responsive hydrogel system operating at physiological pH can be obtained. The combination of good biocompatibility of the three components and the easy preparation of hydrogels with tunable glucose-responsiveness may enable an alternative design of hydrogel systems that finds potential applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical fields, such as treatment of diabetes.
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- Ting Yang
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
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Passerini three-component reaction and multicomponent polymerization (MCP) were demonstrated to be facile methods for the preparation of photo-cleavable polymers, photo- and redox-dually cleavable polymers, as well as block copolymers.
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- Lei Li
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
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Deng XX, Cui Y, Du FS, Li ZC. Functional highly branched polymers from multicomponent polymerization (MCP) based on the ABC type Passerini reaction. Polym Chem 2014. [DOI: 10.1039/c3py01705b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Deng XX, Cui Y, Wang YZ, Du FS, Li ZC. Graft Copolymers with Polyamide Backbones via Combination of Passerini Multicomponent Polymerization and Controlled Chain-growth Polymerization. Aust J Chem 2014. [DOI: 10.1071/ch13450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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We report a facile ‘grafting from’ approach to graft copolymers with polyamide backbones and controlled vinyl polymer or polyester side chains. Two polyamides with in situ-formed pendant bromide or hydroxyl groups were obtained by Passerini-based multicomponent polymerization. They were used respectively to initiate the atom-transfer radical polymerization of vinyl monomers or the ring-opening polymerization of lactones to generate two new types of graft copolymers. One of the important features of the method is that the pendant initiators are generated in situ from non-branching monomers, and they are linked to the polymer backbone by ester bonds. Therefore, the vinyl polymer side chains could be detached from the backbones, and their structures could thus be fully characterized. Moreover, multicomponent polymerization and atom-transfer radical polymerization can even be carried out in a one-pot manner.
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This article summarizes recent progress in the design and synthesis of various oxidation-responsive polymers and their application in biomedical fields.
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- Cheng-Cheng Song
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS)
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education
- Department of Polymer Science & Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Peking University
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS)
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education
- Department of Polymer Science & Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Peking University
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS)
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education
- Department of Polymer Science & Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Peking University
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Zhang LJ, Deng XX, Du FS, Li ZC. Chemical Synthesis of Functional Poly(4-hydroxybutyrate) with Controlled Degradation via Intramolecular Cyclization. Macromolecules 2013. [DOI: 10.1021/ma402191r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Li-Jing Zhang
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Wang CH, Song ZY, Deng XX, Zhang LJ, Du FS, Li ZC. Combination of ATRA and ATRC for the synthesis of periodic vinyl copolymers. Macromol Rapid Commun 2013; 35:474-8. [PMID: 24307264 DOI: 10.1002/marc.201300721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2013] [Revised: 10/28/2013] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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A new approach to periodic vinyl copolymers via combination of atom transfer radical addition (ATRA) and atom transfer radical coupling (ATRC) is reported. The two examples are methyl methacrylate (MMA) and styrene (St) periodic copolymer (P(SMMS)) and acrylonitrile (AN) and St periodic copolymer (P(SAAS)). First, two monomer sequence units (MSU) with built-in sequence, SMMS and SAAS, are synthesized through the controlled ATRA of two ATRP initiators with St. Then, the ATRC of SMMS and SAAS are conducted at high radical conditions to generate two types of high-molecular-weight copolymers, P(SMMS) and P(SAAS). Though side reactions can not be totally avoided, characterizations of the polymer structure with a variety of means confirm that the main chain structures of P(SMMS) and (PSAAS) are predominantly with the periodic sequences from the MSUs. Attempts to suppress the side reactions are successful via the MNP-mediated ATRC of SMMS and SAAS.
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- Chun-Hao Wang
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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Song CC, Ji R, Du FS, Li ZC. Oxidation-Responsive Poly(amino ester)s Containing Arylboronic Ester and Self-Immolative Motif: Synthesis and Degradation Study. Macromolecules 2013. [DOI: 10.1021/ma401656t] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- Cheng-Cheng Song
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key
Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education,
College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key
Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education,
College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key
Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education,
College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key
Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education,
College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People’s Republic of China
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Tan YX, Chen C, Wang YL, Lin S, Wang Y, Li SB, Jin XP, Gao HW, Du FS, Gong F, Ji SP. Truncated peptides from melittin and its analog with high lytic activity at endosomal pH enhance branched polyethylenimine-mediated gene transfection. J Gene Med 2013; 14:241-50. [PMID: 22328546 DOI: 10.1002/jgm.2609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Melittin is a commonly used cell-penetrating peptide (CPP) for improving branched polyethylenimine (BPEI)-mediated gene transfection. However, its application is limited owing to the cytotoxicity generated by the lytic activity at neutral pH. In the present study, we report two truncated peptides from melittin and florae with improved transfection efficiency. METHODS Two truncated peptides consisting of 1-20 residues of melittin (MT20) and florae (FL20) were synthesized. Circular dichroism (CD) spectrometry was used to analyze the secondary structures of the peptides. The membrane-lytic activity of the peptides and their potency in enhancing cellular uptake of calcein were evaluated. The peptides and BPEI mixtures were mixed with plasmid DNA to prepare peptide/BPEI/DNA complexes. The physicochemical characters of complexes were measured and the effect of the peptides on BPEI-mediated transfection was determined. RESULTS CD analysis and structure observation showed that the truncated peptides have α-helical conformation, which was necessary for penetrating activity. The truncated peptides exhibited several advantages than their parent peptides: (i) they showed higher hemolytic potency in acidic pH but lower lytic activity than their parent peptides in neutral pH; (ii) enhanced calcein efficiently release from both early and late endosome; (iii) they did not affect the DNA-binding affinity of BPEI and the physicochemical characteristics of BPEI/DNA complexes. Moreover, the peptides could increase BPEI-mediated transfection efficiency in different cell lines (293FT, B16F10 and CHO-K1) by simply mixing with BPEI, without causing cytotoxicity. CONCLUSIONS The results obtained in the present study indicate that the truncated peptides with higher endosomal disrupting activity were better enhancers for increasing transfection efficiency.
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- Ying-Xia Tan
- Beijing Institute of Transfusion Medicine, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Qiao ZY, Ji R, Huang XN, Du FS, Zhang R, Liang DH, Li ZC. Polymersomes from dual responsive block copolymers: drug encapsulation by heating and acid-triggered release. Biomacromolecules 2013; 14:1555-63. [PMID: 23570500 DOI: 10.1021/bm400180n] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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A series of well-defined thermoresponsive diblock copolymers (PEO45-b-PtNEAn, n=22, 44, 63, 91, 172) were prepared by the atom transfer radical polymerization of trans-N-(2-ethoxy-1,3-dioxan-5-yl) acrylamide (tNEA) using a poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO45) macroinitiator. All copolymers are water-soluble at low temperature, but upon quickly heating to 37 °C, laser light scattering (LLS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) characterizations indicate that these copolymers self-assemble into aggregates with different morphologies depending on the chain length of PtNEA and the polymer concentration; the morphologies gradually evolved from spherical solid nanoparticles to a polymersome as the degree of polymerization ("n") of PtNEA block increased from 22 to 172, with the formation of clusters with rod-like structure at the intermediate PtNEA length. Both the spherical nanoparticle and the polymersome are stable at physiological pH but susceptible to the mildly acidic medium. Acid-triggered hydrolysis behaviors of the aggregates were investigated by LLS, Nile red fluorescence, TEM, and (1)H NMR spectroscopy. The results revealed that the spherical nanoparticles formed from PEO45-b-PtNEA44 dissociated faster than the polymersomes of PEO45-b-PtNEA172, and both aggregates showed an enhanced hydrolysis under acidic conditions. Both the spherical nanoparticle and polymersome are able to efficiently load the hydrophobic doxorubicin (DOX), and water-soluble fluorescein isothiocyanate-lysozyme (FITC-Lys) can be conveniently encapsulated into the polymersome without using any organic solvent. Moreover, FITC-Lys and DOX could be coloaded in the polymersome. The drugs loaded either in the polymersome or in the spherical nanoparticle could be released by acid triggering. Finally, the DOX-loaded assemblies display concentration-dependent cytotoxicity to HepG2 cells, while the copolymers themselves are nontoxic.
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- Zeng-Ying Qiao
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Li ZL, Li L, Deng XX, Lv A, Wang CH, Du FS, Li ZC. Ethylene-ethyl acrylate copolymers via ADMET polymerization: Effect of sequence distribution on thermal properties. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/pola.26682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Zi-Long Li
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS); Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education; Department of Polymer Science and Engineering; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; Peking University; Beijing 100871 China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS); Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education; Department of Polymer Science and Engineering; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; Peking University; Beijing 100871 China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS); Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education; Department of Polymer Science and Engineering; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; Peking University; Beijing 100871 China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS); Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education; Department of Polymer Science and Engineering; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; Peking University; Beijing 100871 China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS); Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education; Department of Polymer Science and Engineering; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; Peking University; Beijing 100871 China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS); Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education; Department of Polymer Science and Engineering; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; Peking University; Beijing 100871 China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS); Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education; Department of Polymer Science and Engineering; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; Peking University; Beijing 100871 China
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Abstract
We report a versatile method to tune the hydrolysis of the ortho ester-containing block copolymers by covalently incorporating oxidation-sensitive phenylboronic ester units. A series of block copolymers which contain a polyethylene glycol (PEG) block and a hydrophobic segment composed of different amounts of pendent ortho ester and phenylboronic ester groups were synthesized. These copolymers can self-assemble into narrowly dispersed micelle-like nanoparticles in phosphate buffer. The kinetics of phenylboronic ester oxidation and ortho ester hydrolysis in the nanoparticles were studied at different pH and H2O2 concentration. The results indicated that the phenylboronic ester oxidation rate was faster than the ortho ester hydrolysis rate at neutral pH, and both processes were accelerated with increasing H2O2 concentration. Nanoparticles which are extremely sensitive to the biorelevant concentration of H2O2 (50 μM) at pH 7.4 were obtained, suggesting great promise for inflammation-specific drug delivery.
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Affiliation(s)
- Cheng-Cheng Song
- Beijing National
Laboratory for Molecular Sciences,
Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education,
College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People’s Republic
of China
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- Beijing National
Laboratory for Molecular Sciences,
Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education,
College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People’s Republic
of China
| | - Fu-Sheng Du
- Beijing National
Laboratory for Molecular Sciences,
Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education,
College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People’s Republic
of China
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- Beijing National
Laboratory for Molecular Sciences,
Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education,
College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People’s Republic
of China
| | - Zi-Chen Li
- Beijing National
Laboratory for Molecular Sciences,
Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education,
College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People’s Republic
of China
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