Modular StarPEG-heparin gels with bifunctional peptide linkers
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Contributors
Abstract
Cell responsive materials are instrumental to regenerative therapies. Here, we report about a novel biohybrid hydrogel that consists of heparin and peptide-conjugated star-shaped polyethylene glycol), crosslinked by peptide units that combine matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) sensitivity and cell adhesive modules. Taking advantage of the high affinity of vascular endothelial growth factor to heparin, we illustrate the applicability of our hydrogels as a novel system that is supportive of cellular remodeling and three-dimensional migration of human endothelial cells. (Figure Presented)
Details
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1529-1533 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Macromolecular rapid communications |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 17 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2010 |
Peer-reviewed | Yes |
External IDs
ORCID | /0000-0003-0189-3448/work/162347677 |
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Keywords
- Biodegradable, Biomimetic, Heparin, Peptides, StarPEG