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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Drug Delivery Systems

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  • Zwitterionic polymers offer low protein adsorption, reducing biofouling and immunogenicity for surface coatings.
  • Conventional (meth)acrylate-based zwitterionic polymers pose toxicity risks from residual monomers or degradation products.
  • There is a need for safer zwitterionic materials with tunable properties for biomedical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and characterize a novel zwitterionic thermogelling polymer based on phosphorylcholine (PC) and poly(propylene glycol) (PPG).
  • To investigate the sol-gel transition properties of the PC-PPG-PC polymer in aqueous solutions.
  • To evaluate the potential of the PC-PPG-PC thermogel for sustained delivery of protein drugs and stem cells.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of the PC-PPG-PC triblock copolymer.
  • Characterization of the polymer's thermal-responsive sol-gel behavior using temperature-controlled rheology.
  • Assessment of protein adsorption properties.
  • In vitro evaluation of sustained drug and stem cell release.

Main Results:

  • The PC-PPG-PC polymer exhibits multiple, reversible sol-gel transitions with increasing temperature.
  • The sol-gel transitions are attributed to heat-induced unimer-to-micelle formation, altered ionic interactions, and PPG dehydration.
  • The thermogel demonstrates a broad gel window and significantly low protein adsorption.
  • Sustained delivery of protein drugs and stem cells over a one-week period was achieved.

Conclusions:

  • The novel PC-PPG-PC zwitterionic polymer is a safe and effective thermogelling material.
  • Its unique thermal-responsive properties and low biofouling make it suitable for advanced drug and cell delivery systems.
  • This material presents a promising alternative to potentially toxic zwitterionic polymers currently in use.