Spontaneous shrinkage drives macromolecule encapsulation into layer-by-layer assembled biopolymer microgels

Campbell J, Taghavi A, Preis A, Martin S, Skirtach AG, Franke J, Volodkin D, Vikulina A (2023)


Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2023

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Book Volume: 635

Pages Range: 12-22

DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.12.115

Abstract

Hypothesis: Recently, the anomalous shrinkage of surface-supported hyaluronate/poly-L-lysine (HA/PLL) microgels (µ-gels), which exceeds that reported for any other multilayer-based systems, has been reported [1]. The current study investigates the capability of these unique µ-gels for the encapsulation and retention of macromolecules, and proposes the shrinkage-driven assembly of biopolymer-based µ-gels as a novel tool for one-step surface biofunctionalization. Experiments: A set of dextrans (DEX) and their charged derivatives - carboxymethyl (CM)-DEX and diethylaminoethyl (DEAE)-DEX - has been utilized to evaluate the effects of macromolecular mass and net charge on µ-gel shrinkage and macromolecule entrapment. µ-gels formation on the surface of silicone catheters exemplifies their potential to tailor biointerfaces. Findings: Shrinkage-driven µ-gel formation strongly depends on the net charge and mass content of encapsulated macromolecules. Inclusion of neutral DEX decreases the degree of shrinkage several times, whilst charged DEXs adopt to the backbone of oppositely charged polyelectrolytes, resulting in shrinkage comparable to that of non-loaded µ-gels. Retention of CM-DEX in µ-gels is significantly higher compared to DEAE-DEX. These insights into the mechanisms of macromolecular entrapment into biopolymer-based µ-gels promotes fundamental understanding of molecular dynamics within the multilayer assemblies. Organization of biodegradable µ-gels at biomaterial surfaces opens avenues for their further exploitation in a diverse array of bioapplications.

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APA:

Campbell, J., Taghavi, A., Preis, A., Martin, S., Skirtach, A.G., Franke, J.,... Vikulina, A. (2023). Spontaneous shrinkage drives macromolecule encapsulation into layer-by-layer assembled biopolymer microgels. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 635, 12-22. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2022.12.115

MLA:

Campbell, Jack, et al. "Spontaneous shrinkage drives macromolecule encapsulation into layer-by-layer assembled biopolymer microgels." Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 635 (2023): 12-22.

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