An enzyme-responsive controlled release system based on a dual-functional peptide

Chem Commun (Camb). 2016 Apr 14;52(29):5112-5. doi: 10.1039/c5cc10480g. Epub 2016 Mar 21.

Abstract

A new controlled release system was developed by loading a dual-functional peptide (DFP) on a mesoporous silica material. One-pot synthesis produced a DFP that was stimuli responsive, releasing a therapeutic peptide by protease cleavage. The design provides new steps towards smart biomaterials.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acid Sequence
  • Bacteria / enzymology
  • Collagenases / metabolism
  • Delayed-Action Preparations / chemistry*
  • Delayed-Action Preparations / metabolism
  • Porosity
  • Silicon Dioxide / chemistry*
  • Silicon Dioxide / metabolism
  • alpha-MSH / administration & dosage*
  • alpha-MSH / chemistry
  • alpha-MSH / metabolism

Substances

  • Delayed-Action Preparations
  • alpha-MSH
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • Collagenases