作者: Tijana Z. Grove , Jason Forster , Genaro Pimienta , Eric Dufresne , Lynne Regan
DOI: 10.1002/BIP.22033
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摘要: The modular nature of repeat proteins makes them a versatile platform for the design smart materials with predetermined properties. Here, we present general strategy combining protein modules specified stability and function into arrays assembly stimuli-responsive gels. We have designed tetratricopeptide (TPR) which contain peptide-binding that specify strength reversibility network crosslinking in combination spacer geometry overall array. By such multivalent peptide ligands, self-supporting gels are formed. Using microrheology, characterized kinetics gelation as concentration stoichiometry components. also show effective encapsulating releasing small molecules. Moreover, TPR alone fully compatible cell growth, whereas loaded an anticancer compound release compound, resulting death. Thus, demonstrated this new class tunable biomaterials is ripe further development tissue engineering drug delivery platform.