Abstract
Orthogonally functionalized PEGs displaying alkenes and azides have been prepared and their dual-purpose scaffolding potential was exploited via click chemistry for controlled insertion of biorelevant moieties as well as facile fabrication of soft, non-toxic and degradable hydrogels.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Alkynes / chemistry*
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Azides / chemistry*
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Catalysis
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Cell Survival
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Copper / chemistry*
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Cyclization
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Fibroblasts / cytology
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Humans
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Hydrogels / chemical synthesis*
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Hydrogels / chemistry
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Molecular Structure
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Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry*
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Sulfhydryl Compounds / chemistry*
Substances
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Alkynes
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Azides
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Hydrogels
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Sulfhydryl Compounds
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Polyethylene Glycols
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Copper