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  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Drug Delivery Systems

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  • Triblock polyelectrolyte complex (PEC) hydrogels are self-assembling materials with tunable properties, suitable for protein delivery.
  • Understanding the impact of protein additives on PEC hydrogel microstructure and swelling is crucial for their application as delivery vehicles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of model proteins on PEC hydrogel microstructure and swelling behavior.
  • To demonstrate the precise control over PEC hydrogel swelling, dissolution, and protein release characteristics.
  • To establish design parameters for tunable protein release from PEC hydrogels.

Main Methods:

  • Small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) to analyze hydrogel microstructure.
  • Characterization of hydrogel swelling and dissolution properties.
  • Evaluation of protein release kinetics under varying hydrogel compositions.

Main Results:

  • Model proteins (BSA, lipase, CAII, urease) did not perturb PEC hydrogel microstructure at relevant concentrations.
  • Triblock polyelectrolyte (tbPE) end-block length and concentration precisely controlled swelling and dissolution.
  • PEC hydrogel properties (swelling, dissolution, shear moduli) were unaffected by protein inclusion.
  • Tunable protein release was achieved by varying tbPE concentration, end-block length, mixing tbPEs, and incorporating interpenetrated networks.

Conclusions:

  • PEC hydrogels are robust platforms for protein delivery, unaffected by protein additives.
  • Accessible design parameters allow for precise tuning of swelling and protein release characteristics.
  • This study provides insights into macromolecular interactions within PEC-based self-assemblies for drug delivery.