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Enzyme Responsive Inverse Opal Hydrogels.

Yi Pei¹, Thomas G Molley¹, Kristopher A Kilian²

¹School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia.

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|February 1, 2020

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This study introduces a biomimetic optical material using polymeric inverse opals that change color in response to enzyme activity. This innovation enables enzyme detection through optical shifts.

Keywords:

biodegradable biomaterials biomimetic materials enzymes hydrogel

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Area of Science:

Biomaterials science
Nanotechnology
Optics

Background:

Natural structured color arises from photonic bandgaps in nano- and micro-structured interfaces.
Developing responsive optical materials is crucial for advanced sensing applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To create a biomimetic optical material based on polymeric inverse opals that exhibits enzyme-responsive properties.
To demonstrate enzyme-induced optical shifts in a patterned hydrogel material.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of polymeric inverse opals using colloidal templates.
Integration of acryloyl-functionalized poly(ethylene glycol) and subsequent colloid dissolution to form hydrogel inverse opals.
Lithographic patterning using transfer printing and incorporation of enzyme substrates.

Main Results:

Successful creation of hydrogel inverse opals with tunable optical properties.
Demonstrated optical shifts in response to protease activity due to enzyme substrate cleavage.
The material exhibits enzyme-dependent changes in its photonic bandgap.

Conclusions:

Polymeric inverse opals offer a versatile platform for enzyme-responsive optical materials.
This biomimetic approach enables the development of novel optical sensors for enzyme detection.
The material's optical response to enzymatic activity opens avenues for advanced diagnostic tools.