A collagen-mimic dendrimer capable of controlled release

J Am Chem Soc. 2009 May 6;131(17):6052-3. doi: 10.1021/ja809639c.

Abstract

A collagen model peptide-attached dendrimer was synthesized as a potential functional collagen material. The peptides that clustered at the surface of the dendrimer formed a thermally reversible collagen-like triple helix. This dendrimer worked as a drug carrier with thermosensitive release capabilities, although it did not exhibit a lower critical solution temperature. From this dendrimer, the hydrogel could be made at low temperature.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Circular Dichroism
  • Collagen / chemical synthesis
  • Collagen / chemistry*
  • Dendrimers / chemical synthesis
  • Dendrimers / chemistry*
  • Drug Carriers / chemical synthesis
  • Drug Carriers / chemistry
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Models, Molecular
  • Peptides / chemistry
  • Surface Properties
  • Temperature
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Dendrimers
  • Drug Carriers
  • Peptides
  • Collagen