Abstract
Through rational design, block sequence controlled triblock copolypeptides comprising cysteine and tyrosine as well as a lysine or glutamic acid central block are devised. In these copolypeptides, each block contributes a specific property to the hydrogels to render them extrusion printable and antimicrobial. Three-dimensional (3D) printing of complex hydrogel structures with high shape retention is demonstrated. Moreover, composition dependent potent antimicrobial activity in contact-killing assays is elucidated.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 5144-5149 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Biomaterials Science |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 15 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 7 2021 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Biomedical Engineering
- General Materials Science