Light-Sensitive Polypeptide Hydrogel and Nanorod Composites

Polypeptide hydrogels are combined with light‐sensitive gold nanorods (NRs) to produce NIR‐triggered hydrogel dissociation (see image). This transition is used for molecule delivery in a triggered or stepwise manner.

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Published in:Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany) Germany), 2010-08, Vol.6 (15), p.1608-1611
Main Authors: Charati, Manoj B., Lee, Ian, Hribar, Kolin C., Burdick, Jason A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biocompatible Materials - chemistry
biomaterials
Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate - chemistry
Light
nanorods
Nanotubes - chemistry
Peptides - chemistry
polypeptides
thermosensitive
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Summary:Polypeptide hydrogels are combined with light‐sensitive gold nanorods (NRs) to produce NIR‐triggered hydrogel dissociation (see image). This transition is used for molecule delivery in a triggered or stepwise manner.
ISSN:1613-6810
1613-6829
DOI:10.1002/smll.201000162