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    • Cryobiology
    • Polymer Chemistry

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    • Antifreeze proteins (AFPs) inspire ice recrystallization inhibitors (IRIs) for cryobiology.
    • Polysaccharide-derived biomimetics offer a modular approach to developing novel IRIs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and characterize dextran-grafted poly(vinyl alcohol) (Dex-g-PVA) as a biomimetic IRI.
    • To investigate the structure-activity relationship of Dex-g-PVA for ice recrystallization inhibition.

    Main Methods:

    • Thiol-ene click chemistry was used to graft poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) onto dextran.
    • Dynamic ice shaping (DIS) assay was employed to evaluate IRI activity and ice-binding behavior.
    • Ice crystal size was measured to quantify IRI efficacy.

    Main Results:

    • Dex-g-PVA demonstrated effective ice recrystallization inhibition.
    • IRI activity increased with the degree of polymerization (DP) and PVA fraction.
    • Dex-g-PVA exhibited enhanced IRI activity compared to PVA alone, attributed to ice crystal surface engagement.

    Conclusions:

    • The modular design successfully imparted IRI activity to polysaccharides.
    • Dex-g-PVA shows promising potential as an antifreeze biomaterial.
    • The hydrophilic dextran backbone may promote PVA stretching for improved ice binding.