Abstract: Provided are a macromolecular material that exhibits high toughness and self-healing properties, and that can be produced by a simple process, as well as a method for producing the material. The macromolecular material contains a crosslinked polymer crosslinked by the interaction between a host group and a guest group. The crosslinked polymer contains a repeating structural unit represented by the following formula (1a) and a repeating structural unit represented by the following formula (2a).

Abstract: The invention is directed to the removal of serum gal-3 from circulation by plasmapheresis, comprising at least in part donor apheresis, using gal-3 binding agents in either a fixed bed, or in a form easily removed, such as by being complexed with magnetic particles. This method, on its own, brings a sharp reduction and relief from the inflammation and fibroses that can be induced by circulating gal-3. The process may be combined with the administration of gal-3 binding agents, such as modified citrus pectin, to further lower unbound gal-3 levels, to the point where gal-3 in the tissues may be addressed. This method may also be combined with removal of TNF receptors to provide an effective treatment for cancer.

Abstract: Provided is a thermoplastic resin film having at least one of film surfaces being excellent in printability, having sufficiently low internal haze, and exhibiting a favorable matte appearance. A thermoplastic resin film according to the present invention composed of a thermoplastic resin composition (C) including at least one kind of a thermoplastic resin (R) and fine particles (P) having a volume average particle diameter of 0.5 to 15 ?m and a refractive index different from that of the thermoplastic resin (R) by 0.02 or more. At least one of film surfaces satisfies formulas (1) and (2). GL?60??(1), GL?35?GH?GL?10??(2) (In the formulas (1) and (2), GL is 60° gloss (%) at 20° C., GH is 60° gloss (%) when the thermoplastic resin film is heated at a temperature 10° C. higher than a glass transition temperature of the thermoplastic resin composition (C) for 30 minutes, then cooled to 20° C.).

Abstract: A hydrogel network includes a hydrogel polymer having a coupling site, an oligonucleotide conjugated at a terminal end to the hydrogel polymer at the coupling site, and a functional moiety coupled between the terminal end of the oligonucleotide and the coupling site. Such a hydrogel network can be formed by a method including activating a coupling site of a substrate and binding a linker moiety coupled to a terminal end of an oligonucleotide to the activated coupling site, a functional moiety coupled between the terminal end of the oligonucleotide and the linker moiety.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing an end site-specific macromolecule-bile acid oligomer conjugate, comprising conjugating a bile acid oligomer which is prepared by oligomerization of two or more bile acid monomers to the terminal site of a macromolecule; a method for body absorption of an end site-specific macromolecule-bile acid oligomer conjugate, comprising administering the macromolecule-bile acid oligomer conjugate prepared by the above method to a subject orally; an end site-specific macromolecule-bile acid oligomer conjugate wherein the bile acid oligomer is conjugated to the terminal site of macromolecule; a composition comprising the conjugate; an oral formulation for macromolecule comprising the conjugate, a solubilizer, an excipient, a disintegrant, a binder, and a lubricant; a pharmaceutical composition comprising a heparin-bile acid oligomer conjugate wherein the bile acid oligomer is conjugated to the terminal site of heparin; and a method for treating thrombosis using said

Abstract: The present invention relates to a probe for detecting bacteria using a peptidoglycan-binding protein, and a method for preparing the same. Also, the present invention relates to a method for detecting bacteria using the probe. The probe for detecting bacteria according to the present invention can specifically detect bacteria. That is, the probe according to the present invention can clearly distinguish between yeast and bacteria and can detect both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, and thus is expected to be usable in various fields as a universal probe for detecting bacteria. Further, use of the probe allows bacteria to be detected by identifying only fluorescence development without an additional enzymatic treatment, thereby enabling a simple and quick bacterial detection. In particular, the probe is expected to be effectively usable in the food industry where quick bacterial detection is required.

Abstract: The invention provides for preparing a polymer-active agent conjugate, the method comprising the steps of reacting an amino acid derivative with a biologically active agent under conditions to form a polymer-active agent conjugate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing polyether carbonate polyols, the polyether carbonate polyols having electron-poor and electron-rich double bonds, said method preferably comprising the steps of (a) providing a suspending agent and/or an H-functional starter compound and a DMC catalyst, 03) adding at least one epoxide and (y) adding carbon dioxide, an epoxide that does not contain an unsaturated group, and at least two unsaturated compounds, the unsaturated compounds in method step (y) being selected from the group comprising unsaturated epoxides and unsaturated cyclic anhydrides, and one of the unsaturated compounds having an electron-rich double bond and one of the unsaturated compounds having an electron-poor double bond. The invention also relates to the crosslinking of polyether carbonate polyols, the polyether carbonate polyols having electronpoor and electron-rich double bonds, and to the crosslinked polyether carbonates obtainable therefrom.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition includes (A) a first rubber-modified acrylic-based graft copolymer having an average rubber particle diameter of greater than or equal to about 100 nm and less than about 200 nm, (B) a second rubber-modified acrylic-based graft copolymer having an average rubber particle diameter of greater than or equal to about 200 nm and less than or equal to about 400 nm, (C) a first vinyl-based copolymer of an aromatic vinyl monomer and a unsaturated nitrile monomer, and (D) a second vinyl-based copolymer of an alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer, an aromatic vinyl monomer, and a unsaturated nitrile monomer. A molded article can be made using the same.

Abstract: A bioresorbable and biocompatible compound for surgical use is composed of functionalized collagen cross-linked with a glycosaminoglycan.

Abstract: An excellent nucleic acid delivery composition is provided which has reduced cytotoxicity and improved nucleic acid introduction efficiency and gene expression efficiency. The composition comprises: a block copolymer having an uncharged hydrophilic polymer segment and a cationic polymer segment; a cationic polymer; and a nucleic acid, wherein the mol percentage (B/H ratio) of the cationic groups of the block copolymer to the total cationic groups of the block copolymer and the cationic polymer is between 25% and 90%.

Abstract: The chromatographic separation material is a cyclofructan or a derivative of cyclofructan covalently bonded to a cross-linked, organic polymer. The separation material works well in hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography.

Abstract: The invention discloses novel morphology shifting micelles and amphiphilic coated metal nanofibers. Methods of using and making the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polymer composite (polyplex) that contains nucleic acid, a cationic polymer, and an anionic polymer. The anionic polymer covers the surface of the composite comprising the cationic polymer and nucleic acid, has a negative charge at neutral pH, and can change so as to have a positive charge at mildly acidic pH.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods involving the use of a carboxylate graft polymer having high molecular weight and low ratio of acid-to-polyoxyalkylene groups. Such clay-mitigation is particularly useful for treating clay and clay-bearing aggregates, particularly those aggregates used for construction purposes. The present invention minimizes the need to wash the aggregates, thus preserving fine aggregates (“fines”) content in construction materials, and thereby beneficiating the performance and/or properties of construction materials containing the clay-bearing aggregates.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to polymeric materials comprising biodegradable, dioxanone-based copolymers and implantable devices (e.g., drug-delivery stents) formed of such materials. The polymeric materials can also contain at least one additional biocompatible moiety, at least one non-fouling moiety, at least one biobeneficial material, at least one bioactive agent, or a combination thereof. The polymeric materials are designed to improve the mechanical, physical and biological properties of implantable devices formed thereof.

Abstract: A nanoformulation that includes nanoparticles. Each nanoparticle includes a shell in which a glycosaminoglycan (GAG is encapsulated. The GAG is ionically or covalently bonded to the shell. The GAG is selected from the group consisting of sulfated non-anticoagulant heparin (SNACH), super-sulfated non-anticoagulant heparin (S-SNACH), and a combination thereof. The shell includes Poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA), Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)-PLGA, maleimide-PEG-PLGA, chitosan, chitosan-PLGA, methoxy-polyethyleneglycol-poly (lactide-co-glycolide) (MPEG-PLGA)-(maleimide-PEG-PLGA), PLGA-Polycaprolate, or calcium alginate. A method of using the nanoformulation to treat a cancer in a subject includes administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of the nanoformulation for treating the cancer.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyvalent macromolecules, compositions comprising the macromolecules, and methods of use. The polyvalent macromolecules have a polymer backbone and pendent groups attached to the polymer backbone. Some or all of the pendent groups have optionally a linker, a surface-seeking group capable of binding strongly to a metal surface, and a spectroscopically detectable chromophore detectable.

Abstract: Compositions of P4HB (poly-4-hydroxybutyrate) and copolymers thereof, have been developed for pultrusion, as well as processes to produce profiles from these compositions by pultrusion. These pultrusion processes provide profiles without causing structural damage to the surface of the profile. The profiles may be used in medical applications. These compositions include P4HB, and copolymers thereof, having intrinsic viscosities less than 3.2 dl/g but greater than 0.8 dl/g. The profile may be formed using conditions such as: pull rate of 0.1 to 100 mm/min, die temperature of up to 95° C., rod stock temperature up to 95° C., draw ratio of up to 100×, pulling force of greater than 10 MPa, and clamping pressure at least 10% higher than the pulling force. Preferably, the profile is formed by pulling the rod stock through a series of dies placed at intervals with the hole sizes decreasing in diameter by 0.1 to 10 mm.

Abstract: The present invention provides new materials that combine the advantages of well-defined polymeric starting materials and the convenience of surface modification by physical methods into one package and, thus, offers a general and powerful platform suitable for use in numerous applications.

Abstract: The present invention is directed membrane active poly(vinyl ester) polymers and compositions for targeted delivery of RNA interference (RNAi) polynucleotides to cells in vivo. RNAi polynucleotides are conjugated to the poly(vinyl ester) polymers and the polymers are reversibly modified to enable in vivo targeted delivery. Membrane activity of the poly(vinyl ester) provides for movement of the RNAi polynucleotides from outside the cell to inside the cell. Reversible modification provides physiological responsiveness.

Abstract: A separation material includes a saccharide bound via a linker to a matrix for enabling the separation from a liquid of substances that selectively bind to saccharide moieties. A method for preparing the material, a method for separating from a liquid substances that selective bind to saccharides, and a device including the separation material are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed membrane active poly(acrylate) polymers and compositions for targeted delivery of RNA interference (RNAi) polynucleotides cells in vivo. RNAi polynucleotides are conjugated to the poly(acrylate) polymers and the polymers are reversibly modified to enable in vivo targeted delivery. Membrane activity of the poly(acrylate) provides for movement of the RNAi polynucleotides from outside the cell to inside the cell. Reversible modification provides physiological responsiveness.

Abstract: The present invention provides poly(amide) polymers, polyconjugates, compositions and methods for the delivery of oligonucleotides for therapeutic purposes.

Abstract: The site-specific expression of selectins on endothelial cells of blood vessels during angiogenesis provides an opportunity to target anti-cancer drugs to the vascular endothelium to extend the range of the therapeutic effect. This invention describes an innovative drug targeting strategy for the selective delivery of the anticancer drugs to endothelial cells by means of polymer-drug conjugates modified with a carbohydrate ligand for the vascular selectins. A model chemotherapeutic drug, doxorubicin, and the E-selectin ligand, sLex, are attached to a biocompatible polymer (HPMA). The selective binding, cellular uptake, intracellular fate, and cell cytotoxicity of the polymer-bound drug are investigated in human endothelial cells.

Abstract: The polymeric carrier for delivering nucleic acid material to a cell is provided herein. The polymeric carrier can include a dendrimer group having 2 to 8 termini, each of the termini having an arginine-grafted bioreducible polymer attached thereto. In one embodiment, only a portion of the termini can have an arginine-grafted bioreducible polymer attached thereto.

Abstract: The present invention relates to branched polymer comprising a support moiety and at least three block co-polymer chains covalently coupled to and extending from the moiety, wherein: (i) each of the at least three block co-polymer chains comprise (a) a cationic polymer block that is covalently coupled to a hydrophilic polymer block, or (b) a cationic polymer block that is covalently coupled to a hydrophobic polymer block, said hydrophobic polymer block being covalently coupled to a hydrophilic polymer block; and (ii) at least one of said covalent couplings associated with each of said block co-polymer chains is biodegradable.

Abstract: A block copolymer includes a polyamino acid chain segment and a hydrophilic polymer chain segment. The polyamino acid chain segment includes at least one amino acid residue having a side chain that contains a cationic group and at least one amino acid residue having a side chain that contains a substituted phenylboronic acid group. In the substituted phenylboronic acid group, at least one hydrogen of the phenyl ring is substituted so that the phenylboronic acid group has a pKa of less than 8. Such a block copolymer serves as a carrier that simultaneously imparts stability to a biotechnology-based drug in blood and provides suitable drug-releasing properties of the drug at an affected area.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition containing particulate composite of a polymer and a therapeutic agent. The composition also contains a complexing agent. The polymer interacts with the complexing agent in a host-guest or a guest-host interaction to form an inclusion complex. A therapeutic composition of the invention may be used to deliver the therapeutic agent and to treat various disorders. Both the polymer of the particulate composite and the complexing agent may be used to introduce functionality into the therapeutic composition. The invention also relates to a method of preparing a composition. The method combines a therapeutic agent, a polymer having host or guest functionality, and a complexing agent having guest or host functionality to form the therapeutic composition. The complexing agent forms an inclusion complex with the polymer. The invention also relates to a method of delivering a therapeutic agent.

Abstract: There is described inter alia a medical device having a surface which comprises a coating layer, said coating layer being a biocompatible composition comprising an entity capable of interacting with mammalian blood to prevent coagulation or thrombus formation, which entity is covalently attached to said surface through a link comprising a 1,2,3-triazole.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a biocompatible medical product comprising at least 1% by weight of dry matter of a covalently cross-linked polymer that is obtained by reacting a nucleophilically activated polyoxazoline (NU-POX) with an electrophilic cross-linking agent other than an electrophilically activated polyoxazoline, said NU-POX comprising m nucleophilic groups; and said electrophilic cross-linking agent comprising n electrophilic groups, wherein the m nucleophilic groups are capable of reaction with the n electrophilic groups to form covalent bonds; wherein m?2, n?2 and m+n?5; and wherein the NU-POX comprises at least 30 oxazoline units in case the electrophilic cross-linking agent is an isocyanate. Also provided is a kit for producing the aforementioned biocompatible cross-linked polymer. The biocompatible cross-linked polymers according to the invention have excellent implant and/or sealing characteristics.

Abstract: Biomimetic adhesive compositions can be used in various aspects of subterranean treatment operations. Methods for treating a subterranean formation can comprise: providing an adhesive composition that comprises a first polymer comprising a plurality of monomers that comprise a phenolic moiety, a biopolymer that is crosslinkable with the first polymer, a crosslinking agent, and an oxidizing agent; introducing the adhesive composition into a subterranean formation; and forming a coacervate-bound surface in the subterranean formation by crosslinking the first polymer.

Abstract: The invention provides modified polysulfones substituted in one or more of the phenyl rings by functional groups and membranes composed of the modified polysulfones. Also provided are methods for the preparation of monodispersed nanoporous polymeric membranes. The membranes are useful for reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, and ultrafiltration, particularly for purification of water.

Abstract: A biomimetic surfactant polymer modified with various crosslinking embodiments is described. The crosslinking embodiments provide a biomimetic surfactant coating that is designed to resist cracking, scratching, spalling and chemical dissolution. The crosslinking embodiments comprise the use of various hydrophilic and hydrophobic functional groups. The modified biomimetic surfactant adheres to different substrate surfaces, particularly the surfaces of medical devices.

Abstract: A compound has Formula I: A, B, C, D, W, X, Y, and Z are independently selected from hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C6 alkoxy, aryl, aldehyde, protected aldehyde, CH, N, O, S, null, and bond; Q is selected from aldehyde, protected aldehyde, and null, at least one of A, B, C, D, W, X, Y, Z, or Q is an aldehyde or protected aldehyde; the bonds between each of A-B, B-C, C-D, W-X, X-Y, and Y-Z are selected from single bond, double bond, triple bond, and no bond; L is a linker selected from a C1-C12 alkyl, aralkyl, and aryl, any of which is optionally substituted; one or more methylene unit (CH2) of the C1-C12 alkyl is optionally replaced by any combination of oxygen, carbonyl(C?O), and NH; and R1 and R2 are independently selected from —NR3R4, halogen, C1-C8 alkoxy, aralkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, and OCH2CH2CN; R3 and R4 are independently a C1-C4, straight chain or branched alkyl group.

Abstract: A polymer is provided. The polymer includes a polymer chain; and a saccharide bonded with the polymer chain. The polymer does not substantially include an organic solvent and a metal atom, and includes a residual monomer in an amount of not greater than 1,000 ppm, which is relatively small compared to the amount of residual monomer in a polymer prepared by a conventional method. The polymer is preferably used for a clathrate, a sheet, and an aqueous dispersion of the sheet.

Abstract: An amphiphilic block copolymer is disclosed. The amphiphilic block copolymer includes one or more hydrophilic polymers, one or more hydrophobic polymer, and one or more zwitterions. The invention also provides a nanoparticle and carrier including the amphiphilic block copolymer for delivery of water insoluble drugs, growth factors, genes, or water insoluble cosmetic substances.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a complex comprising a cationic block copolymer and a nucleic acid, the cationic block copolymer having at least a tri-block structure comprising a cationic block and two hydrophilic blocks, or a hydrophilic block and two cationic blocks.

Abstract: The present invention provides a drug delivery system for targeted delivery of therapeutic agent-containing particles to tissues, cells, and intracellular compartments. The invention provides targeted particles comprising a particle, one or more targeting moieties, and one or more therapeutic agents to be delivered and pharmaceutical compositions comprising inventive targeted particles. The present invention provides methods of designing, manufacturing, and using inventive targeted particles and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.

Abstract: Polymeric conjugates of a polymeric backbone formed of a plurality of backbone units and having attached to portions of the backbone units two or more therapeutically active agents, or one or more therapeutically active agents and a NCAM targeting moiety, are disclosed. Uses of such polymeric conjugates in treating and/or monitoring cancer and/or medical conditions associated with angiogenesis are also disclosed.

Abstract: Some embodiments described herein relate to a substrate with a surface comprising a silane or a silane derivative covalently attached to optionally substituted cycloalkene or optionally substituted heterocycloalkene for direct conjugation with a functionalized molecule of interest, such as a polymer, a hydrogel, an amino acid, a nucleoside, a nucleotide, a peptide, a polynucleotide, or a protein. In some embodiments, the silane or silane derivative contains optionally substituted norbornene or norbornene derivatives. Method for preparing a functionalized surface and the use in DNA sequencing and other diagnostic applications are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for stabilizing biomolecules are disclosed. Specifically, the compositions include novel homopolymers or copolymers containing trehalose side chains conjugated to biomolecules. When such homopolymers or copolymers are placed in close proximity to biomolecules, such as proteins, the homopolymers or copolymers protect and/or stabilize the biomolecule. The compositions and methods may be suitable for use in various industries such as healthcare (pharmaceuticals), molecular biology, biofuels, paper, personal care, detergent, photographic, rubber, brewing, dairy and food processing industries.

Abstract: A drug delivery system for delivering a drug payload to a specific tissue or cell type is disclosed. The system includes a polymalic acid molecular scaffold which can be used for attaching a plurality of molecular modules. Molecular modules include targeting antibodies for promoting cellular uptake by a target cell, and pro-drugs for altering cellular metabolism, for example, a pro-drug that alters expression of protein kinase CK2.

Abstract: A PAA nanoparticle containing a covalently linked fluorescent dye and a post-loaded tetrapyrrolic photosensitizer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aldehyde based resin composition that has an ultralow formaldehyde (ULF) emission both on curing and from the final cured product and to the use thereof as a binder or adhesive for the manufacture of mineral wool (glass fibre and stone fibre) products, non-woven materials, wooden boards, plywood, coated materials and/or impregnated material products. The invention further relates to a process for the manufacture of the resin composition, to a sizing composition for use in mineral wool applications, to a sizing composition for use in saturation or impregnation applications, and to a curable aqueous composition for use in board and wood applications, comprising the aldehyde resin composition according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides membrane lytic poly(amido amine) polymers, polyconjugates, compositions and methods for the delivery of oligonucleotides for therapeutic purposes.

Abstract: Polymer surface modification method comprising the steps of first forming a surface of primary reactive end groups tethered to the polymer chain ends during fabrication of an article, and then modifying the reactive surface with bio-active molecules, hydrophilic and hydrophobic monomers, oligomers, or polymers to attain specific surface properties. Alternatively, a multifunctional coupling agent can be used to couple the primary reactive group to a second reactive group capable of reacting with a functional group associated with bio-active molecules, hydrophilic and hydrophobic monomers, oligomers, and polymers to attain specific surface properties. The invention involves bringing reactive endgroups to the surface with surface active spacer attached to the polymer chain end. The surface active spacer allows the migration and enrichment of reactive end groups to the surface during fabrication.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biodegradable polysorbitol-based osmotically active transporter (PSOAT) and gene therapy using the same as a gene carrier. The biodegradable polysorbitol-based osmotically active transporter (PSOAT) of the present invention includes a sorbitol skeleton, which imparts an osmotic pressure to the cell membrane to improve membrane permeability, thereby exhibiting remarkably improved transfection efficiency. Further, the polysorbitol-based osmotically active transporter of the present invention exhibits high DNA binding ability, effectively protects DNA from nuclease, exhibits physicochemical properties suitable for use as a gene carrier, and has very low cytotoxicity in vitro and in vivo, thereby capable of being used as a gene carrier for gene therapy.

Abstract: A novel sizing-adhesive composition for corrugating characterised in that it comprises at least one low molecular weight, water soluble polymer such as a maltodextrin, corrugating boards prepared therewith and methods of producing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a molecule capable of binding to adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) with high affinity. The present invention also relates to use of the molecule for detection and/or purification of ACTH.