The authors acknowledge the Hong Kong Research Grant Council (604905, HKU2/05C) and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (EHIA) for their financial support.
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Using Enzymes to Control Molecular Hydrogelation†
Article first published online: 23 OCT 2006
DOI: 10.1002/adma.200600400
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Yang, Z. and Xu, B. (2006), Using Enzymes to Control Molecular Hydrogelation. Adv. Mater., 18: 3043–3046. doi: 10.1002/adma.200600400
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Publication History
- Issue published online: 14 NOV 2006
- Article first published online: 23 OCT 2006
Funded by
- Hong Kong Research Grant Council. Grant Number: 604905, HKU2/05C
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (EHIA)
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Keywords:
- Biocompatible materials;
- Biomaterials;
- Enzymes;
- Hydrogels;
- Self assembly;
- Tissue engineering
Abstract
The expression and distribution of enzymes differ by the types and states of cells, tissues, and organs, thus leading to diverse extracellular and intracellular environments. Using an enzymatic reaction to convert a precursor into a hydrogelator or vice versa, one can control the delivery, functions, and responses of a hydrogel according to a specific biological condition or environment, thus providing an accessible route to creating sophisticated soft materials for potential biomedical applications.