Journal of the American Chemical Society, Vol.131, No.17, 6052-6052, 2009
A Collagen-Mimic Dendrimer Capable of Controlled Release
A collagen model peptide-attached dendrimer was synthesized as a potential functional Collagen material. The peptides that clustered at the surface of the dendrimer formed a thermally reversible collagen-like triple helix. This dendrimer worked as a drug carrier with thermosensitive release capabilities, although it did not exhibit a tower critical solution temperature. From this dendrimer, the hydrogel could be made at low temperature.