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Transient Biocompatible Polymeric Platforms for Long-Term Controlled Release of Therapeutic Proteins and Vaccines
Materials
  • Handan Acar, Iowa State University
  • Saikat Banerjee, Iowa State University
  • Heliang Shi, Iowa State University
  • Reihaneh Jamshidi, Iowa State University
  • Nicole N. Hashemi, Iowa State University
  • Michael W. Cho, Iowa State University
  • Reza Montazami, Iowa State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-1-2016
DOI
10.3390/ma9050321
Abstract

Polymer-based interpenetrating networks (IPNs) with controllable and programmable degradation and release kinetics enable unique opportunities for physisorption and controlled release of therapeutic proteins or vaccines while their chemical and structural integrities are conserved. This paper presents materials, a simple preparation method, and release kinetics of a series of long-term programmable, biocompatible, and biodegradable polymer-based IPN controlled release platforms. Release kinetics of the gp41 protein was controlled over a 30-day period via tuning and altering the chemical structure of the IPN platforms. Post-release analysis confirmed structural conservation of the gp41 protein throughout the process. Cell viability assay confirmed biocompatibility and non-cytotoxicity of the IPNs.

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This is an article from Materials 9 (2016): 321, doi: 10.3390/ma9050321. Posted with permission.

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Citation Information
Handan Acar, Saikat Banerjee, Heliang Shi, Reihaneh Jamshidi, et al.. "Transient Biocompatible Polymeric Platforms for Long-Term Controlled Release of Therapeutic Proteins and Vaccines" Materials Vol. 9 Iss. 5 (2016) p. 321-1 - 321-13
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/nastaran_hashemi/25/