[HTML][HTML] Hydrophilic polymers: Current trends and visions for the future
N Bayliss, BVKJ Schmidt - Progress in Polymer Science, 2023 - Elsevier
Hydrophilic polymers are a major class of polymers in polymer science. They are found in
broad range of applications from superabsorbers to drug-delivery. In recent years, a plethora …
broad range of applications from superabsorbers to drug-delivery. In recent years, a plethora …
Polymers inspired by heparin and heparan sulfate for viral targeting
M Hoffmann, NL Snyder, L Hartmann - Macromolecules, 2022 - ACS Publications
Heparin (HP) and heparan sulfate (HS) are linear, anionically charged polysaccharides well-
known for their diverse biological activities. While HP is generally localized in mast cells and …
known for their diverse biological activities. While HP is generally localized in mast cells and …
[HTML][HTML] Bottlebrush inspired injectable hydrogel for rapid prevention of postoperative and recurrent adhesion
J Gao, J Wen, D Hu, K Liu, Y Zhang, X Zhao, K Wang - Bioactive Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Postsurgical adhesion is a common clinic disease induced by surgical trauma,
accompanying serious subsequent complications. Current non-surgical approaches of …
accompanying serious subsequent complications. Current non-surgical approaches of …
Synthesis and biomedical applications of mucin mimic materials
VR Kohout, CL Wardzala, JR Kramer - Advanced drug delivery reviews, 2022 - Elsevier
Mucin glycoproteins are the major component of mucus and coat epithelial cell surfaces
forming the glycocalyx. The glycocalyx and mucus are involved in the transport of nutrients …
forming the glycocalyx. The glycocalyx and mucus are involved in the transport of nutrients …
Synthetic antifreeze glycoproteins with potent ice-binding activity
AC Deleray, SS Saini, AC Wallberg… - Chemistry of …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Antifreeze glycoproteins (AFGPs) are produced by extremophiles to defend against tissue
damage in freezing climates. Cumbersome isolation from polar fish has limited probing …
damage in freezing climates. Cumbersome isolation from polar fish has limited probing …
Mirror Image Mucins and Thio Mucins with Tunable Biodegradation
VR Kohout, CL Wardzala… - Journal of the American …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Mucin glycoproteins are the major component of mucus and are integral to the cellular
glycocalyx. Mucins play diverse roles in health and disease, are an important element in …
glycocalyx. Mucins play diverse roles in health and disease, are an important element in …
A field guide to optimizing peptoid synthesis
N-Substituted glycines (peptoids) are a class of peptidomimetic molecules used as materials
for health, environmental, and drug delivery applications. Automated solid-phase synthesis …
for health, environmental, and drug delivery applications. Automated solid-phase synthesis …
Chemical Botany: Bottlebrush Polymers in Materials Science
Molecular architectures known as bottlebrush polymers provide unique opportunities to tune
the structure and properties of soft materials with applications ranging from rubbers to thin …
the structure and properties of soft materials with applications ranging from rubbers to thin …
Comparison of Thermoresponsive Behavior between Polyproline and Periodically Grafted Polyproline toward Hofmeister Ions: An Explanation of Its Conformational …
Among homopolypeptides, polyproline is unique due to its conformational flexibility between
right-handed PPI and left-handed PPII helices. Herein, we designed a propargyloxy …
right-handed PPI and left-handed PPII helices. Herein, we designed a propargyloxy …
Preparation and applications of artificial mucins in biomedicine
RE Detwiler, JR Kramer - Current Opinion in Solid State and Materials …, 2022 - Elsevier
Mucus is an essential barrier material that separates organisms from the outside world. This
slippery material regulates the transport of nutrients, drugs, gases, and pathogens toward …
slippery material regulates the transport of nutrients, drugs, gases, and pathogens toward …