RAFT polymerization and some of its applications
Reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) is one of the most robust and
versatile methods for controlling radical polymerization. With appropriate selection of the …
versatile methods for controlling radical polymerization. With appropriate selection of the …
Polymer gene delivery: overcoming the obstacles
Highlights•Minor modifications to polymer structure determine transfection
properties.•Efficient gene delivery requires timely release of DNA.•Serum stability is …
properties.•Efficient gene delivery requires timely release of DNA.•Serum stability is …
[HTML][HTML] Biomedical applications of polymers derived by reversible addition–fragmentation chain-transfer (RAFT)
BD Fairbanks, PA Gunatillake, L Meagher - Advanced drug delivery reviews, 2015 - Elsevier
RAFT-mediated polymerization, providing control over polymer length and architecture as
well as facilitating post polymerization modification of end groups, has been applied to …
well as facilitating post polymerization modification of end groups, has been applied to …
Surface functionalization of biomaterials by radical polymerization
One effective strategy in the field of biomaterials is to develop biomimetic interfaces to
modulate the cell behavior and promote tissue regeneration and surface modification is the …
modulate the cell behavior and promote tissue regeneration and surface modification is the …
Biodegradable and amphiphilic block copolymer–doxorubicin conjugate as polymeric nanoscale drug delivery vehicle for breast cancer therapy
Y Yang, D Pan, K Luo, L Li, Z Gu - Biomaterials, 2013 - Elsevier
Polymeric nanoparticles have shown great promise as attractive vehicles for drug delivery.
In this study, we designed, prepared and characterized biodegradable amphiphilic triblock …
In this study, we designed, prepared and characterized biodegradable amphiphilic triblock …
Thermo-Induced Self-Assembly of Responsive Poly(DMAEMA-b-DEGMA) Block Copolymers into Multi- and Unilamellar Vesicles
C Pietsch, U Mansfeld, C Guerrero-Sanchez… - …, 2012 - ACS Publications
A series of thermoresponsive diblock copolymers of poly [2-(dimethylamino) ethyl
methacrylate-block-di (ethyleneglycol) methyl ether methacrylate], poly (DMAEMA-b …
methacrylate-block-di (ethyleneglycol) methyl ether methacrylate], poly (DMAEMA-b …
Understanding How Cationic Polymers' Properties Inform Toxic or Immunogenic Responses via Parametric Analysis
Cationic polymers are widely used materials in diverse biotechnologies. Subtle variations in
these polymers' properties can change them from exceptional delivery agents to toxic …
these polymers' properties can change them from exceptional delivery agents to toxic …
The effect of side-chain functionality and hydrophobicity on the gene delivery capabilities of cationic helical polypeptides
The rational design of effective and safe non-viral gene vectors is largely dependent on the
understanding of the structure–property relationship. We herein report the design of a new …
understanding of the structure–property relationship. We herein report the design of a new …
Reconfiguring the architectures of cationic helical polypeptides to control non-viral gene delivery
Poly (γ-4-((2-(piperidin-1-yl) ethyl) aminomethyl) benzyl-l-glutamate)(PPABLG), a cationic
helical polypeptide, has been recently developed by us as an effective non-viral gene …
helical polypeptide, has been recently developed by us as an effective non-viral gene …
An organotypic model of high-grade serous ovarian cancer to test the anti-metastatic potential of ROR2 targeted Polyion complex nanoparticles
High-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) is the most lethal gynaecological malignancy.
Most patients are diagnosed at late stages when the tumour has metastasised throughout …
Most patients are diagnosed at late stages when the tumour has metastasised throughout …