摘要:
A dihydroxyphenyl cross-linked macromolecular network is provided that is useful in artificial tissue and tissue engineering applications, such as artificial or synthetic cartilage. The network is made by first providing a polyamine or polycarboxylate macromolecule (having a plurality of amine or carboxylic acid groups respectively attached along the length of the molecule), reacting this macromolecule with a hydroxyphenyl compound having a free carboxylic acid group in the case of a polyamine or a free primary amine group in the case of a polycarboxylate, and substituting the hydroxyphenyl compound onto the macromolecule via a carbodiimide-mediated reaction pathway to provide a hydroxyphenyl-substituted macromolecule. This macromolecule is then linked to other such macromolecules via an enzyme catalyzed dimerization reaction between two hydroxyphenyl groups attached respectively to different macromolecules under metabolic conditions of temperature and pH. In a preferred embodiment, the macromolecular network is made up of tyramine-substituted hyaluronan molecules that are linked by dityramine bonds to provide a stable, coherent hydrogel with desired physical properties. A method of preparing such a network is also provided.
摘要:
The aim of this invention is to synthesize new polymers which can be used for bitumen modification, oil absorption and other purposes. It was done by synthesizing styrene-modified maleic anhydride complex (SMMA) which has ability to react with all types of polymers and forms nano particles inside them. Indeed it is the formation of nano particles inside the polymers which cause such a great changes in physical, chemical, thermal and mechanical properties. None of the known derivatives of natural rubber or EPDM for examples shows the properties which have seen in this invention. The nature of the polymer determines the end use of the novel products. If the polymer is natural rubber (NR), the resulting novel polymer can be used for bitumen modification. They are compatible with bitumen, melt, react and disperse in bitumen readily without needing to special equipments for blending. The resulting composition is homogenous and demonstrates improved settling and rheological properties at high and low temperatures. If the polymer is ethylene-propylene diene monomer (EPDM), the produced novel polymer behaves like a smart particle and absorbs contaminates like oil selectively from a mixture of oil and water.
摘要:
Biocompatible crosslinked polymers, and methods for their preparation and use, are disclosed in which the biocompatible crosslinked polymers are formed from water soluble precursors having electrophilic and nucleophilic functional groups capable of reacting and crosslinking in situ. Methods for making the resulting biocompatible crosslinked polymers biodegradable or not are provided, as are methods for controlling the rate of degradation. The crosslinking reactions may be carried out in situ on organs or tissues or outside the body. Applications for such biocompatible crosslinked polymers and their precursors include controlled delivery of drugs, prevention of post-operative adhesions, coating of medical devices such as vascular grafts, wound dressings and surgical sealants. Visualization agents may be included with the crosslinked polymers.
摘要:
Dendritic polymers with enhanced amplification and interior functionality are disclosed. These dendritic polymers are made by use of fast, reactive ring-opening chemistry (or other fast reactions) combined with the use of branch cell reagents in a controlled way to rapidly and precisely build dendritic structures, generation by generation, with cleaner chemistry, often single products, lower excesses of reagents, lower levels of dilution, higher capacity method, more easily scaled to commercial dimensions, new ranges of materials, and lower cost. The dendritic compositions prepared have novel internal functionality, greater stability (e.g., thermal stability and less or no reverse Michael's reaction), and reach encapsulation surface densities at lower generations. Unexpectedly, these reactions of polyfunctional branch cell reagents with polyfunctional cores do not create cross-linked materials. Such dendritic polymers are useful as demulsifiers for oil/water emulsions, wet strength agents in the manufacture of paper, proton scavengers, polymers, nanoscale monomers, calibration standards for electron microscopy, making size selective membranes, and agents for modifying viscosity in aqueous formulations such as paint. When these dendritic polymers have a carried material associated with their surface and/or interior, then these dendritic polymers have additional properties for carrying materials due to the unique characteristics of the dendritic polymer, such as for drug delivery, transfection, and diagnostics.
摘要:
Herein is disclosed a modified ethylene vinyl alcohol polymer (EVOH) comprising an oxygen scavenging functional group. Preferably, the modified EVOH comprises structures IV, V, and VI: wherein x is an integer greater than or equal to 1, y is an integer greater than or equal to 1, z is an integer greater than or equal to 1, and R comprises a cycloalkenyl group.The modified EVOH is useful in oxygen barrier applications, such as a forming an oxygen barrier layer of a packaging article.Also disclosed are methods of modifying ethylene vinyl alcohol polymers, and using the modified EVOH to make packaging articles with a superior barrier to entry by atmospheric oxygen.
摘要:
A block copolymer. The block copolymer has formula A-B-C, wherein A represents polyester, B represents polyamide, and C represents specific molecular groups or metal complexes. The invention also provides a nano micelle and drug carrier including the block copolymer, wherein the drug carrier is delivered by oral, transdermal administration, injection, or inhalation.
摘要:
A nuclear molecular imaging contrast agent. The nuclear imaging contrast agent comprises a polymer according to the structure of wherein, P is and 1 is not less than 1; D is a C3-30 dendritic moiety having a plurality of oxygen residue; Z is a C3-20 moiety having a plurality of functional groups, wherein the functional groups comprise carbonyl, carboxyl, amine, ester, amide, or chelate group; L is a radioisotope or analyte-specific moiety ; m is not less than two ; and at least one X is an analyte-specific moiety; the other X can be hydrogen atom.
摘要:
This invention covers a novel method for the preparation of hydroxy polymer esters of amino, alkylamino and quaternary ammonium acids and their use in several fields of industry, incuding the use as additives in the manufacture of paper or paperboard. The esterification of the hydroxy polymer, preferably starch, is performed under semianhydrous conditions by heating homogenized mixtures of the hydroxy polymer and reagents.
摘要:
Provided are crosslinked polymer compositions that include a first synthetic polymer containing multiple nucleophilic groups covalently bound to a second synthetic polymer containing multiple electrophilic groups. The first synthetic polymer is preferably a synthetic polypeptide or a polyethylene glycol that has been modified to contain multiple nucleophilic groups, such as primary amino (—NH2) or thiol (—SH) groups. The second synthetic polymer may be a hydrophilic or hydrophobic synthetic polymer, which contains or has been derivatized to contain, two or more electrophilic groups, such as succinimidyl groups. The compositions may further include other components, such as naturally occurring polysaccharides or proteins (such as glycosaminoglycans or collagen) and/or biologically active agents. Also disclosed are methods for using the crosslinked polymer compositions to effect adhesion between a first surface and a second surface; to effect tissue augmentation; to prevent the formation of surgical adhesions; and to coat a surface of a synthetic implant.
摘要:
A polymer comprising a recurring unit of the formula (I) is described. In the formula (I), X is selected from the group consisting of —(CH2CH2O)m—CH2CH2— and —CH2CH2CH2O—(CH2CH2O)m—CH2CH2CH2—, wherein m is an integer in the range of 1 to 100; Y is selected from the group consisting of —C*HCH2—, —C*HCH2CH2—, —C*H—NHC(═O)—CH2CH2—, —C*H—NHC(═O)—CH2CH2CH2—, —CH2CH2N*CH2CH2—, —CH2CH2CH2N*CH2CH2CH2—, C2 to C20 alkyl, and C6 to C20 aryl, wherein C* and N* represent atoms to which Z is bonded; and Z is selected from the group consisting of —NHR1, —NH—C(═O)—(CH2)nC(═O)NR1R1, —NH—C(═O)—(CH2)nC(═O)OR1, —(CH2)nC(═O)NR1R2, —(CH2)nC(═O)OR1, —(CH2)nC(═O)SR1, and —(CH2)nNR1R2, wherein n is an integer in the range of 1 to 3, wherein R1 and R2 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1 to C20 alkyl, C6 to C20 aryl, anticancer drugs, peptides, antibody fragment, lactose, galactose, mannose, transferrin, magnetic resonance imaging agents, succinimyl, and alkali metal.