Recombinant protein-co-PEG hydrogels as synthetic extracellular matrices for tissue regeneration

S. C. Rizzi, S. Halstenberg, H. G. Schmökel, F. E. Weber, J. A. Hubbell

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Abstract

The use of recombinant protein-co-poly(ehtylene glycol) (PEG)hydrogel as synthetic extracellular matrices for tissue regeneration was studied. The hydrogels were tested as provisional carriers for non-convalently entrapped rhBMP-2. Biochemical assays of hydrogels formed from PEG6000 divinyl sulfone and degradable protein polymers showed a rapid increase of swelling upon gel dissolution indicating bulk degradation of networks MMP-1. On the other hand, non-degradable hydrogels were found to remain stable upon exposure of MMP-1.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress
Pages351
Number of pages1
StatePublished - 2004
EventTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress - Sydney, Australia
Duration: May 17 2004May 21 2004

Publication series

NameTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress

Other

OtherTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CitySydney
Period5/17/045/21/04

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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