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Slow-release RGD-peptide hydrogel monoliths

Castelletto, V., Hamley, I. W. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4549-0926, Stain, C. and Connon, C. (2012) Slow-release RGD-peptide hydrogel monoliths. Langmuir, 28 (34). pp. 12575-12580. ISSN 0743-7463

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To link to this item DOI: 10.1021/la302071e

Abstract/Summary

We report on the formation of hydrogel monoliths formed by functionalized peptide Fmoc-RGD (Fmoc: fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl) containing the RGD cell adhesion tripeptide motif. The monolith is stable in water for nearly 40 days. The gel monoliths present a rigid porous structure consisting of a network of peptide fibers. The RGD-decorated peptide fibers have a β-sheet secondary structure. We prove that Fmoc-RGD monoliths can be used to release and encapsulate material, including model hydrophilic dyes and drug compounds. We provide the first insight into the correlation between the absorption and release kinetics of this new material and show that both processes take place over similar time scales.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Interdisciplinary centres and themes > Chemical Analysis Facility (CAF)
Life Sciences > School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy > Department of Chemistry
Interdisciplinary centres and themes > Chemical Analysis Facility (CAF) > Electron Microscopy Laboratory (CAF)
Life Sciences > School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy > School of Pharmacy > Division of Pharmacology
ID Code:29274
Publisher:American Chemical Society

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