Abstract |
Polyethylene glycol- maleimide modified ε- polylysine (EPL-PEG-MAL) with a unique comb-shaped structure was designed and used as a novel crosslinker for thiolated chitosan (CSS). Novel polysaccharide/ polypeptide bionic hydrogels based on CSS and EPL-PEG-MAL could form rapidly in situ within 1 min via Michael addition under physiological conditions. Rheological studies showed that introduction of PEG can dramatically improve the storage modulus (G') of the hydrogels and the optimal hydrogel system showed superior G' of 1,614 Pa. The maximum adhesion strength reached 148 kPa, six times higher than that of fibrin glue. Cytotoxicity test indicated that the hydrogel is nontoxic toward growth of L929 cells. Gelation time, swelling ratio, storage modulus and adhesion strength of the hydrogels can be modulated by the content of PEG- maleimide, CSS concentration and molar ratio of maleimide group to thiol group. Benefiting from the fast gelation behaviors, desirable mechanical properties, relatively high adhesive performance and no cytotoxicity, these hydrogels have the potential applications as promising biomaterials for tissue adhesion and sealing.
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Authors | Yalin Zhou, Wei Nie, Jin Zhao, Xiaoyan Yuan |
Journal | Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine
(J Mater Sci Mater Med)
Vol. 24
Issue 10
Pg. 2277-86
(Oct 2013)
ISSN: 1573-4838 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 23797826
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Biocompatible Materials
- Cross-Linking Reagents
- Hydrogels
- Maleimides
- Peptides
- Polysaccharides
- Sulfhydryl Compounds
- maleimide
- Polyethylene Glycols
- Chitosan
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Topics |
- Animals
- Biocompatible Materials
(chemical synthesis, chemistry)
- Cell Adhesion
- Chitosan
(chemistry)
- Cross-Linking Reagents
(chemistry)
- Hydrogels
(chemical synthesis, chemistry)
- Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
- Maleimides
(chemistry)
- Materials Testing
- Mice
- Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
- Peptides
(chemistry)
- Polyethylene Glycols
(chemistry)
- Polysaccharides
(chemistry)
- Pressure
- Rheology
- Sulfhydryl Compounds
(chemistry)
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