Click chemistry strategies for the accelerated synthesis of functional macromolecules

Z Geng, JJ Shin, Y Xi, CJ Hawker - Journal of Polymer Science, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Click chemistry is one of the most powerful strategies for constructing polymeric soft
materials with precise control over architecture and functionality. In this review, we provide a …

Dynamic covalent hydrogels as biomaterials to mimic the viscoelasticity of soft tissues

S Tang, BM Richardson, KS Anseth - Progress in Materials Science, 2021 - Elsevier
The extracellular matrix (ECM) and its mechanical properties play an important role in
regulating the cellular responses that occur during tissue regeneration, wound healing, and …

Chemical stimuli-induced reversible bond cleavage in covalently crosslinked hydrogels

S Shahi, H Roghani-Mamaqani, S Talebi… - Coordination Chemistry …, 2022 - Elsevier
Stimuli-responsive hydrogels are known as a new category of smart materials with
responsivity toward various stimulants. Controllable reversible bond dissociation and …

Hydrogels based on pH-responsive reversible carbon–nitrogen double-bond linkages for biomedical applications

Z Zhang, C He, X Chen - Materials Chemistry Frontiers, 2018 - pubs.rsc.org
Covalently-crosslinked hydrogels are formed due to the generation of new covalent
crosslinking bonds in situ, leading to the formation of covalently-linked networks. However …

Dual dynamically crosslinked thermosensitive hydrogel with self-fixing as a postoperative anti-adhesion barrier

Z Li, L Liu, Y Chen - Acta biomaterialia, 2020 - Elsevier
Tissue adhesion is a severe postoperative complication. Various strategies have been
developed to minimize postoperative adhesion, but the clinical efficacy is still far from …

The emergence of oxime click chemistry and its utility in polymer science

J Collins, Z Xiao, M Müllner, LA Connal - Polymer Chemistry, 2016 - pubs.rsc.org
The synthesis of new, highly functional and dynamic polymeric materials has risen
dramatically since the introduction of click chemistry in 2001. This diverse set of reactions …

Preventing post-surgical cardiac adhesions with a catechol-functionalized oxime hydrogel

M Fujita, GM Policastro, A Burdick, HT Lam… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
Post-surgical cardiac adhesions represent a significant problem during routine
cardiothoracic procedures. This fibrous tissue can impair heart function and inhibit surgical …

Doubly dynamic self‐healing materials based on oxime click chemistry and boronic acids

J Collins, M Nadgorny, Z Xiao… - Macromolecular rapid …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
The dynamic covalent characteristics of oxime and boronate ester bonds have been
explored. A small excess of a competing aldehyde under acidic conditions resulted in oxime …

Click-functionalized hydrogel design for mechanobiology investigations

E Hui, JL Sumey, SR Caliari - Molecular systems design & …, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
The advancement of click-functionalized hydrogels in recent years has coincided with rapid
growth in the fields of mechanobiology, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine …

Strong poly (ethylene oxide) based gel adhesives via oxime cross-linking

S Ghosh, JD Cabral, LR Hanton, SC Moratti - Acta Biomaterialia, 2016 - Elsevier
There is a demand for materials to replace or augment the use of sutures and staples in
surgical procedures. Currently available commercial surgical adhesives provide either high …