Abstract
A novel peptide containing the lysosomally degradable sequence GlyPheLeuGly and a sequence-inverting unit has been prepared. This peptide presents the methylamino groups of sarcosine (N-methylglycine) at both termini for co-polymerisation with alpha,omega-bis(oxiranylmethoxy)poly(ethylene glycol) of mean M-w 1650. Gel permeation chromatographic analysis showed the presence of a mixture of oligomers. preliminary degradation studies showed that these oligomers are cleaved by cathepsin B, an important lysosomal enzyme. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 129-139 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Journal of Controlled Release |
| Volume | 67 |
| Issue number | 2-3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2000 |
Keywords
- ETHERS
- biodegradable
- peptide
- GlyPheLeuGly
- PRODRUGS
- COPOLYMERS
- DRUG
- DERIVATIVES
- cathepsin B
- polyethylene glycol
- ENZYMATICALLY DEGRADABLE BONDS
- RELEASE
- retro-inverso
- CARRIERS