| Literature DB >> 33423459 |
Blaise N Pfaff1, Lauren J Pruett1, Nicholas J Cornell1, Joseph de Rutte2, Dino Di Carlo2, Christopher B Highley1,3, Donald R Griffin1,3.
Abstract
Microporous annealed particle (MAP) scaffolds consist of a slurry of hydrogel microspheres that undergo annealing to form a solid scaffold. MAP scaffolds have contained functional groups with dual abilities to participate in Michael-type addition (gelation) and radical polymerization (photoannealing). Functional groups with efficient Michael-type additions react with thiols and amines under physiological conditions, limiting usage for therapeutic delivery. We present a heterofunctional maleimide/methacrylamide 4-arm PEG macromer (MethMal) engineered for selective photopolymerization compatible with multiple polymer backbones. Rheology using two classes of photoinitiators demonstrates advantageous photopolymerization capabilities. Functional assays show benefits for therapeutic delivery and 3D printing without impacting cell viability.Entities:
Keywords: 3D printing; MAP; photopolymerization; porous hydrogel
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Year: 2021 PMID: 33423459 PMCID: PMC8408836 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c01580
Source DB: PubMed Journal: ACS Biomater Sci Eng ISSN: 2373-9878