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Self-assembled branched polypeptides as amelogenin mimics for enamel repair.
- Source :
- Journal of Materials Chemistry B; 7/14/2024, Vol. 12 Issue 26, p6452-6465, 14p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The regeneration of demineralized enamel holds great significance in the treatment of dental caries. Amelogenin (Ame), an essential protein for mediating natural enamel growth, is no longer secreted after enamel has fully matured in childhood. Although biomimetic mineralization based on peptides or proteins has made significant progress, easily accessible, low-cost, biocompatible and highly effective Ame mimics are still lacking. Herein, we construct a series of amphiphilic branched polypeptides (CAMPs) by facile coupling of the Ame's C-terminal segment and poly(γ-benzyl- L -glutamate), which serves to simulate the Ame's hydrophobic N-terminal segment. Among them, CAMP<subscript>15</subscript> is the best biomimetic mineralization template with great self-assembly performance to guide the oriented crystallization of hydroxyapatite and is capable of inhibiting the adhesion of Streptococcus mutans and Staphylococcus aureus on the enamel surfaces. This work highlights the potential application of amphiphilic branched polypeptide as Ame mimics in repairing defected enamel, providing a promising strategy for prevention and treatment of dental caries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2050750X
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 26
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Materials Chemistry B
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178235396
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1039/d3tb02709k