An endothelium membrane mimetic antithrombotic coating enables safer and longer extracorporeal membrane oxygenation application.

Thrombosis and plasma leakage are two of the most frequent dysfunctions of polypropylene (PP) hollow fiber membrane (PPM) used in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy. In this study, a superhydrophilic endothelial membrane mimetic coating (SEMMC) was constructed on polydopamine-polyethyleneimine pre-coated surfaces of the PPM oxygenator and its ECMO circuit to explore safer and more sustainable ECMO strategy. The SEMMC is fabricated by multi-point anchoring of a phosphorylcholine and carboxyl side chained copolymer (PMPCC) and grafting of heparin (Hep) to form PMPCC-Hep interface, which endows the membrane superior hemocompatibility and anticoagulation performances.

Achieving superior anticoagulation of endothelial membrane mimetic coating by heparin grafting at zwitterionic biocompatible interfaces.

Thrombosis and bleeding are common complications of blood-contacting medical device therapies. In this work, an endothelium membrane mimetic coating (PMPCC/Hep) has been created to address these challenges. The coating is fabricated by multi-point anchoring of a phosphorylcholine copolymer (poly-MPC-co-MSA, PMPCC) with carboxylic side chains and end-group grafting of unfractionated heparin (Hep) onto polydopamine precoated blood-contacting material surfaces.

Tumor microenvironment-responsive polydopamine-based core/shell nanoplatform for synergetic theranostics.

Theranostic agents that integrate diagnostic and therapeutic modalities have drawn extensive attention due to their ability to deliver real-time imaging-guided tumor treatment. Herein, a novel core-shell polydopamine (PDA)-based theranostic agent (PDA@TA-Fe) was fabricated via a two-step strategy. Upon 808 nm and 1064 nm laser irradiation, this agent exhibited high photothermal conversion efficiencies of 29% and 41%, respectively.

Effects of Non-native Interactions on Frustrated Proteins Folding under Confinement.

In vitro, kinetically significant non-native interactions have been identified experimentally during the folding of proteins Im7, Im9, and A39V/N53P/V55L Fyn SH3 domain. To understand the role of non-native interactions on the folding of some frustrated proteins in chaperone, we employed native-centric models with and without additional transferable, sequence-dependent non-native hydrophobic interactions to comparatively study the folding behaviors of the three proteins confined in spherical cages. Under purely repulsive confinement, as a decrease of cavity size, the non-native interactions increase, especially in the unfolded state, enhancing the roughness of the folding energy landscape.

Mechanistic Investigation of a Dual Bicyclic Photoinitiating System for Synthesis of Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Materials.

One-pot synthesis of organic-inorganic hybrid materials under light requires specific photoinitiating systems which are able to release several different initiating species after light absorption. In this paper, the reaction mechanism of a photocyclic three-component initiating system based on isopropylthioxanthone as photoinitiator and an iodonium salt and a thiol as co-initiators was studied. It is shown that this system enables simultaneous release of both radicals and protons which are able to initiate a free radical photopolymerization and the hydrolysis-condensation of a sol-gel network, respectively.

Substrate independent coating formation and anti-biofouling performance improvement of mussel inspired polydopamine.

Mussel inspired polydopamine (PDA) coating has been proven to be a simple and effective method for surface modification of biomaterials. However, the adhesive functional groups remaining on the surface of PDA coating may promote the attachment of nonspecific proteins and microorganisms and hinder anti-biofouling performance. In this study, the PDA coating formation process is monitored in real-time by a sensitive surface plasmon resonance (SPR) technique at different pH values, initial dopamine concentrations and deposition times.

Surface reconstruction and hemocompatibility improvement of a phosphorylcholine end-capped poly(butylene succinate) coating.

Control over cell-material surface interactions is the key to many new and improved biomedical devices. In this study, we present a simple yet effective surface modification method that allows for the surface reconstruction and formation of cell outer membrane mimetic structure on coatings that have significantly increased hemocompatibility. To achieve this, a phosphorylcholine end-capped poly(butylene succinate) (PBS-PC) was synthesized and dip-coated on coverslips.

Synthesis and characterization of polymerizable one-component photoinitiator based on sesamol.

Migration stability and biocompatibility are the crucial features for a photoinitiator or coinitiator used in UV curable formulations, especially when the cured product is in direct contact with food or human skin. To reduce the migration issues and increase the biocompatibility, a polymerizable one-component photoinitiator, 1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yloxy)-3-(4-benzoylphenoxy)propan-2-yl acrylate (BDOBPAc), based on sesamol and benzophenone has been synthesized. The photopolymerization induced by BDOBPAc was monitored by real-time infrared spectroscopy.

Synthesis and photopolymerization kinetics of benzophenone sesamol one-component photoinitiator.

A benzodioxole derivative, 4-(2-(benzodioxol-5-yloxy)ethoxy)benzophenone (BPC2BDO), based on 4-hydroxybenzophenone and sesamol was synthesized, and used as a one-component Type II photoinitiator. The structure of BPC2BDO was characterized by elementary analysis, APCI-MS, (1)H NMR, and (13)C NMR. The rate of decomposition (R(d)) of BPC2BDO in acetonitrile was studied by UV-Vis spectroscopy and found that R(d) was proportional to light intensity.

Influence of structure of benzodioxole derivatives on photoinitiation efficiency of benzophenone.

To investigate the influence of the substituents at the 5-position of the phenyl ring of benzodioxole on the reactivity of a benzophenone (BP)/benzodioxole-based photoinitiator system, three benzodioxole-based compounds were synthesized in this study. The structure was characterized by FT-IR, (1)H NMR and (13)C NMR. The kinetics were monitored by a real-time Fourier Transform near-IR (FT-NIR) spectrometer.

Photopolymerized water-soluble chitosan-based hydrogel as potential use in tissue engineering.

Novel biodegradable hydrogels by photocrosslinking macromers based on chitosan derivative are reported. Photocrosslinkable macromers, a water-soluble (methacryloyloxy) ethyl carboxyethyl chitosan were prepared by Michael-addition reaction between chitosan and ethylene glycol acrylate methacrylate. The macromers were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, (1)H NMR and (13)C NMR.

Influence of chemical structures of benzodioxole-based coinitiators on the properties of the unfilled dental resin.

To investigate the influence of chemical structures of benzodioxole-based coinitiator on the initiating reactivity and the mechanical properties of cured samples for the unfilled dental resin, a mixture of 2,2-bis[4-(2-hydroxy-3-methacryloxyprop-1-oxy)phenyl]propane (bis-GMA) and triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA) (70/30 wt.%) was photoinduced by combinations of camphorquinone (CQ) and benzodioxole derivatives. 2-(N,N-Dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate (DMEM) was used as control.

Benzodioxole derivative as coinitiator for dental resin.

Objective: The aim of this work was to examine whether it was possible to substitute benzodioxole derivatives for amine as coinitiators for dental application.

Material And Methods: A mixture of urethane dimethacrylate (UDMA)/triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA) (70/30 wt%), camphorquinone (CQ) and coinitiators was photocured. Real time Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy with a horizontal sample holder was used to monitor the extent of polymerization.

Dimethacrylate based on cycloaliphatic epoxide for dental composite.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the kinetics and mechanical properties of dimethacrylate monomer based on cycloaliphatic epoxide for dental restorative composite.

Methods: Dimethacrylate based on cycloaliphatic epoxide (EPCDMA) was copolymeirzed with TEGDMA by varying the curing conditions: monomer composition and light intensity. A real-time near FTIR technique was employed to monitor the double bond conversion and the rate of polymerization.

Investigation of 3,4-methylenedioxybenzene methoxyl methacrylate as coinitiator and comonomer for dental application.

In this study, 3,4-methylenedioxybenzene methoxyl methacrylate (MDBMM) was synthesized for the purpose of replacing both triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA) and tertiary amine, which was usually used as a comonomer and coinitiator for dental resin, respectively. Urethane dimethacrylate (UDMA) was chosen as a monomer. Real time near Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) with a horizontal sample holder and dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA) were used to study the kinetics and mechanical properties, respectively.

A natural component as coinitiator for unfilled dental resin composites.

A natural component, 1,3-benzodioxole (BDO), was used for the purpose of replacing the conventional amine for dental composite. Camphorquinone (CQ)/BDO was used to initiate the photopolymerization of urethane dimethacrylate (UDMA)/triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA) (70/30 wt %). The kinetics was recorded by real-time Fourier transformation infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).