Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a macromolecular chemotherapeutic. A non-limiting example of the macromolecular chemotherapeutic includes a block copolymer. The block copolymer can include a water-soluble block, a cationic block, and a linker, wherein the linker is connected to the water-soluble bock and the charged block.

Abstract: The disclosure describes methods and therapeutic compositions comprising polymers modified with N-alkyl-hydroxy groups comprising one or more carbon atoms. The compositions are useful for gene delivery, and exhibit broad-spectrum antiviral activity and low toxicity in vitro.

Abstract: The subject matter of this invention relates to block copolymers (BCPs) and, more particularly, to block copolymers capable of self-assembly into nanoparticles for the delivery of hydrophobic cargos. The BCPs include a hydrophobic block that contains a thioether functional group that is susceptible to oxidation, transforming the solubility of the block from hydrophobic to hydrophilic, thereby releasing the hydrophobic cargo of the nanoparticle.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a macromolecular chemotherapeutic. A non-limiting example of the macromolecular chemotherapeutic includes a block copolymer. The block copolymer can include a water-soluble block, a cationic block, and a linker, wherein the linker is connected to the water-soluble bock and the charged block.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a macromolecular chemotherapeutic. A non-limiting example of the macromolecular chemotherapeutic includes a block copolymer. The block copolymer can include a water-soluble block, a cationic block, and a linker, wherein the linker is connected to the water-soluble bock and the charged block.

Abstract: The subject matter of this invention relates to block copolymers (BCPs) and, more particularly, to block copolymers capable of self-assembly into nanoparticles for the delivery of hydrophobic cargos. The BCPs include a hydrophobic block that contains a thioether functional group that is susceptible to oxidation, transforming the solubility of the block from hydrophobic to hydrophilic, thereby releasing the hydrophobic cargo of the nanoparticle.

Abstract: The subject matter of this invention relates to block copolymers (BCPs) and, more particularly, to block copolymers capable of self-assembly into nanoparticles for the delivery of hydrophobic cargos. The BCPs include a hydrophobic block that contains a thioether functional group that is susceptible to oxidation, transforming the solubility of the block from hydrophobic to hydrophilic, thereby releasing the hydrophobic cargo of the nanoparticle.

Abstract: The subject matter of this invention relates to block copolymers (BCPs) and, more particularly, to block copolymers capable of self-assembly into nanoparticles for the delivery of hydrophobic cargos. The BCPs include a hydrophobic block that contains a thioether functional group that is susceptible to oxidation, transforming the solubility of the block from hydrophobic to hydrophilic, thereby releasing the hydrophobic cargo of the nanoparticle.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a macromolecular chemotherapeutic. A non-limiting example of the macromolecular chemotherapeutic includes a block copolymer. The block copolymer can include a water-soluble block, a cationic block, and a linker, wherein the linker is connected to the water-soluble bock and the charged block.

Abstract: Polythioaminal polymers are made from hexahydrotriazine precursors and dithiol precursors. The precursors are blended together and subjected to mild heating to make the polymers. The polymers have the general structure wherein each R1 is independently an organic or hetero-organic group, each R2 is independently a substituent having molecular weight no more than about 120 Daltons, X and Z are each a sulfur-bonded species, at least one of X and Z is not hydrogen, and n is an integer greater than or equal to 1. X and Z may be hydrogen or a functional group, such as a thiol-reactive group. The reactive thiol groups of the polythioaminal may be used to attach thiol-reactive end capping species. By using water soluble or water degradable dithiols, such as polyether dithiols, water soluble polythioaminals may be made. Some such polymers may be used to deliver therapeutics with non-toxic aqueous degradation products.

Abstract: The disclosure describes methods and therapeutic compositions comprising polymers modified with N-alkyl-hydroxy groups comprising one or more carbon atoms. The compositions are useful for gene delivery, and exhibit broad-spectrum antiviral activity and low toxicity in vitro.

Abstract: Polythioaminal polymers are made from hexahydrotriazine precursors and dithiol precursors. The precursors are blended together and subjected to mild heating to make the polymers. The polymers have the general structure wherein each R1 is independently an organic or hetero-organic group, each R2 is independently a substituent having molecular weight no more than about 120 Daltons, X and Z are each a sulfur-bonded species, at least one of X and Z is not hydrogen, and n is an integer greater than or equal to 1. X and Z may be hydrogen or a functional group, such as a thiol-reactive group. The reactive thiol groups of the polythioaminal may be used to attach thiol-reactive end capping species. By using water soluble or water degradable dithiols, such as polyether dithiols, water soluble polythioaminals may be made. Some such polymers may be used to deliver therapeutics with non-toxic aqueous degradation products.