Biodegradable multiblock copolymers based on oligodepsipeptides with shape-memory properties

Macromol Biosci. 2009 Jan 9;9(1):45-54. doi: 10.1002/mabi.200800199.

Abstract

Thermoplastic phase-segregated multiblock copolymers with polydepsipeptides and PCL segments were prepared via coupling of diol and PCL-diol using an aliphatic diisocyanate. The obtained multiblock copolymers showed good elastic properties and a shape memory. Almost complete fixation of the mechanical deformation, resulting in quantitative recovery of the permanent shape with a switching temperature around body temperature, was observed. In hydrolytic degradation experiments, a quick decrease of the molecular weight without induction period was observed, and the material changed from elastic to brittle in 21 d. These materials promise a high potential for biomedical applications such as smart implants or medical devices.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry*
  • Microscopy, Atomic Force
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Biomolecular
  • Oligopeptides / chemistry*
  • Oligopeptides / genetics
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Protein Conformation*
  • Stress, Mechanical

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Oligopeptides
  • Polymers