Modular StarPEG-heparin gels with bifunctional peptide linkers

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1529-1533
Number of pages5
JournalMacromolecular rapid communications
Volume31
Issue number17
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2010
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0003-0189-3448/work/162347677

Keywords

Keywords

  • Biodegradable, Biomimetic, Heparin, Peptides, StarPEG