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Activated polyurethane modified with latent thiol groups.

Ivan S Alferiev1, Ilia Fishbein

  • 1Division of Cardiology, Abramson Research Center, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Suite 702, 3516 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4318, USA. alferiev@email.chop.edu

Biomaterials
|October 4, 2002
PubMed
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Researchers developed a new polyurethane material with latent thiol groups for biomolecule surface modification. This stable, modified polymer enables advanced surface functionalization for biomedical applications.

Area of Science:

  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Surface Chemistry

Background:

  • Polyurethanes are versatile polymers with broad applications.
  • Surface modification of polymers is crucial for advanced functionalities, especially in biomaterials.
  • Introducing reactive groups onto polymer surfaces allows for covalent attachment of biomolecules.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize a novel modified polyurethane with pendant acetylthio groups.
  • To demonstrate the utility of this modified polyurethane for surface modification with biomolecules.
  • To ensure the modified polyurethane's stability under high-temperature processing conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of modified polyurethane via low-temperature bromoalkylation and reaction with thiolacetic acid.

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  • Deprotection of acetylthio groups to generate free thiol groups.
  • Quantification of surface thiol-reactive groups using Ellman's reagent and a fluorescent probe (dansyl-L-cysteine).

    • Main Results:

    • Achieved high modification extent of acetylthio groups (up to 0.45 mmol/g).
    • Detected 0.1 nmol/cm(2) of thiol-reactive groups on the modified polymer surface.
    • Confirmed stability of the acetylthio-modified polyurethane during high-temperature processing (molding, extrusion).

    Conclusions:

    • A novel acetylthio-modified polyurethane suitable for surface functionalization has been successfully prepared.
    • The material offers a stable platform for introducing thiol groups onto surfaces for biomolecule conjugation.
    • This development holds promise for advanced biomaterial and surface engineering applications.