Hydrolysis resistant functional polypeptide scaffold for biomaterials

For biomaterials, rich functionality often comes at a cost of precise control over structure. In this paper, we have developed a hydrolysis resistant polypeptide that marries the potential for expansive modification with synthetic control. This polymer, poly(γ-propargyl- l -glutamine) may be prepare...

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Published in:Polymer chemistry 2018-01, Vol.9 (3), p.346-351
Main Authors: Wang, Wade, Hammond, Paula T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedical materials
Chemical reactions
Chemical synthesis
Glutamine
Hydrolysis
Polymer chemistry
Polymers
Polypeptides
Scaffolds
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Summary:For biomaterials, rich functionality often comes at a cost of precise control over structure. In this paper, we have developed a hydrolysis resistant polypeptide that marries the potential for expansive modification with synthetic control. This polymer, poly(γ-propargyl- l -glutamine) may be prepared from commercially available or previously synthesized poly( l -glutamate) by routine amide bond coupling reactions on a multi gram scale. Afterwards, the polymer may be altered to suit many applications through modification of the side chains or end group by orthogonal and quantitative reactions. The ease of synthesis and versatile nature of poly(γ-propargyl- l -glutamine) makes it a unique and ideal scaffold for biomaterial applications. Various methods are investigated to prepare a versatile biopolymer.
ISSN:1759-9954
1759-9962
DOI:10.1039/c7py01586k