Hot shape transformation: the role of PSar dehydration in stomatocyte morphogenesis
Polysarcosine emerges as a promising alternative to polyethylene glycol (PEG) in biomedical applications, boasting advantages in biocompatibility and degradability. While the self-assembly behavior of block copolymers containing polysarcosine-containing polymers has been reported, their potential fo...
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| author | Remi Peters Levy A. Charleston Karinan van Eck Teun van Berlo Daniela A. Wilson |
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| description | Polysarcosine emerges as a promising alternative to polyethylene glycol (PEG) in biomedical applications, boasting advantages in biocompatibility and degradability. While the self-assembly behavior of block copolymers containing polysarcosine-containing polymers has been reported, their potential for shape transformation remains largely untapped, limiting their versatility across various applications. In this study, we present a comprehensive methodology for synthesizing, self-assembling, and transforming polysarcosine-poly(benzyl glutamate) block copolymers, resulting in the formation of bowl-shaped vesicles, disks, and stomatocytes. Under ambient conditions, the shape transformation is restricted to bowl-shaped vesicles due to the membrane's flexibility and permeability. However, dehydration of the polysarcosine broadens the possibilities for shape transformation. These novel structures exhibit asymmetry and possess the capability to encapsulate smaller structures, thereby broadening their potential applications in drug delivery and nanotechnology. Our findings shed light on the unique capabilities of polysarcosine-based polymers, paving the way for further exploration and harnessing of their distinctive properties in biomedical research. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8abf3d448a86413f9a0e954d5f32173b2025-02-03T09:10:17ZengBeilstein-InstitutBeilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry1860-53972025-01-01211475410.3762/bjoc.21.51860-5397-21-5Hot shape transformation: the role of PSar dehydration in stomatocyte morphogenesisRemi Peters0Levy A. Charleston1Karinan van Eck2Teun van Berlo3Daniela A. Wilson4Institute of Molecules and Materials, Radboud University, Heyendaalseweg 135, 6525 AJ, Nijmegen, The Netherlands Institute of Molecules and Materials, Radboud University, Heyendaalseweg 135, 6525 AJ, Nijmegen, The Netherlands Institute of Molecules and Materials, Radboud University, Heyendaalseweg 135, 6525 AJ, Nijmegen, The Netherlands Institute of Molecules and Materials, Radboud University, Heyendaalseweg 135, 6525 AJ, Nijmegen, The Netherlands Institute of Molecules and Materials, Radboud University, Heyendaalseweg 135, 6525 AJ, Nijmegen, The Netherlands Polysarcosine emerges as a promising alternative to polyethylene glycol (PEG) in biomedical applications, boasting advantages in biocompatibility and degradability. While the self-assembly behavior of block copolymers containing polysarcosine-containing polymers has been reported, their potential for shape transformation remains largely untapped, limiting their versatility across various applications. In this study, we present a comprehensive methodology for synthesizing, self-assembling, and transforming polysarcosine-poly(benzyl glutamate) block copolymers, resulting in the formation of bowl-shaped vesicles, disks, and stomatocytes. Under ambient conditions, the shape transformation is restricted to bowl-shaped vesicles due to the membrane's flexibility and permeability. However, dehydration of the polysarcosine broadens the possibilities for shape transformation. These novel structures exhibit asymmetry and possess the capability to encapsulate smaller structures, thereby broadening their potential applications in drug delivery and nanotechnology. Our findings shed light on the unique capabilities of polysarcosine-based polymers, paving the way for further exploration and harnessing of their distinctive properties in biomedical research.https://doi.org/10.3762/bjoc.21.5biodegradablepoly(benzyl glutamate)polysarcosineshape transformationstomatocytesupramolecular chemistry |
| spellingShingle | Remi Peters Levy A. Charleston Karinan van Eck Teun van Berlo Daniela A. Wilson Hot shape transformation: the role of PSar dehydration in stomatocyte morphogenesis Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry biodegradable poly(benzyl glutamate) polysarcosine shape transformation stomatocyte supramolecular chemistry |
| title | Hot shape transformation: the role of PSar dehydration in stomatocyte morphogenesis |
| title_full | Hot shape transformation: the role of PSar dehydration in stomatocyte morphogenesis |
| title_fullStr | Hot shape transformation: the role of PSar dehydration in stomatocyte morphogenesis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Hot shape transformation: the role of PSar dehydration in stomatocyte morphogenesis |
| title_short | Hot shape transformation: the role of PSar dehydration in stomatocyte morphogenesis |
| title_sort | hot shape transformation the role of psar dehydration in stomatocyte morphogenesis |
| topic | biodegradable poly(benzyl glutamate) polysarcosine shape transformation stomatocyte supramolecular chemistry |
| url | https://doi.org/10.3762/bjoc.21.5 |
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