A general route for the synthesis of functional, protein-based hydrogel microspheres using tailored protein charge.
pH-induced protein aggregation facilitated the formation of nucleation centers for the chain growth polymerization of hydrogel microspheres.
The University of Wisconsin, Department of Biomedical Engineering, 1550 Engineering Drive, Madison, WI, USA.
William J
WJ
King
Michael W
MW
Toepke
William L
WL
Murphy
D020136:Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008863:Microspheres; D015394:Molecular Structure; D010316:Particle Size; D011506:Proteins / Q000737:chemistry*; D013499:Surface Properties
D011506:Proteins; D020136:Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate