Dynameric G-quadruplex-dextran hydrogels for cell growth applications

Chem Commun (Camb). 2023 Mar 9;59(21):3134-3137. doi: 10.1039/d2cc06881h.

¹ "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Romanian Academy, Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, Grigore Ghica Voda Alley 41 A, 700487, Iasi, Romania. rotaru.alexandru@icmpp.ro.
² "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Romanian Academy, Natural Polymers, Bioactive and Biocompatible Materials, Grigore Ghica Voda Alley 41 A, 700487, Iasi, Romania.
³ Institut Europeen Membranes, Adaptive Supramolecular Nanosystems Group, Université de Montpellier, ENSCM, CNRS, Pl Eugene Bataillon, CC47, F-34095, Montpellier 5, France. mihail-dumitru.barboiu@umontpellier.fr.

Abstract

Hybrid dextran-G-quartet produces tunable biocompatible three-dimensional thixotropic hydrogels, able to support cell growth.