Abstract
The synthesis of a 4-dibenzocyclooctynol (DIBO) functionalized poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) and fabrication of hydrogels via strain-promoted, metal-free, azide-alkyne cycloaddition is reported. The resulting hydrogel materials provide a versatile alternative to encapsulate cells that are sensitive to photochemical or chemical cross-linking mechanisms.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1071-1073 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | ACS Macro Letters |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2012 |