Biomimetic polyesters and their role in ion transport across cell membranes.

• Authors: Zbigniew Jedliński , Piotr Kurcok , Grażyna Adamus , Maria Juzwa
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

Syntheses of biomimetic low-molecular weight poly-(R)-3-hydroxybutanoate mediated by three types of supramolecular catalysts are presented. The utility of these synthetic polyesters for preparation of artificial channels in phospholipid bilayers capable of sodium and calcium ion transport across cell membranes, is discussed. Further studies on possible applications of these bio-polymers for manufacturing drugs of prolonged activity are under way.

Keywords

EN

supramolecular alkali metal catalysts; biomimetic poly-(R)-3-hydroxybutanoate; ion transport through phospholipid bilayer membranes

• Publisher: Polish Biochemical Society
• Journal: Acta Biochimica Polonica
• Year: 2000
• Volume: 47
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 79-85

Dates

published

2000

received

1999-10-25

Contributors

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Zbigniew Jedliński

• Centre of Polymer Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland

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Piotr Kurcok

• Centre of Polymer Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland

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Grażyna Adamus

• Centre of Polymer Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland

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Maria Juzwa

• Centre of Polymer Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland

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