H-type amphiphilic liquid crystalline block copolymers containing azobenzene were synthesized by atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). Macroinitiators prepared by the esterification between poly(ethylene ox...H-type amphiphilic liquid crystalline block copolymers containing azobenzene were synthesized by atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). Macroinitiators prepared by the esterification between poly(ethylene oxide) (PEG) and 2,2-dichloroacetyl chloride were utilized to initiate the polymerization of 6-[4-(4-ethoxyphenylazo)phenoxy]hexyl rnethacrylate (M6C). The resulting macroinitiators and block copolymers were characterized by ^1H NMR, gel permeation chromatography (GPC). Polarizing optical microscopy (POM) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) preliminarily revealed the liquid crystalline property of these block copolymers. This series of liquid crystalline block copolymers are promising in some areas, such as optical data storage, optical switch, and molecular devices.展开更多
以三硫代碳酸(α,α′-二甲基α-″-乙酸)酯为链转移剂,苯乙烯为第一单体,通过RAFT聚合技术合成出大分子链转移剂(PS-CTA);以甲基丙烯酸-N,N-二甲氨基乙酯为第二共聚单体合成出具有不同链长的三嵌段聚合物。GPC对PS-CTA的表征表明:PS-CT...以三硫代碳酸(α,α′-二甲基α-″-乙酸)酯为链转移剂,苯乙烯为第一单体,通过RAFT聚合技术合成出大分子链转移剂(PS-CTA);以甲基丙烯酸-N,N-二甲氨基乙酯为第二共聚单体合成出具有不同链长的三嵌段聚合物。GPC对PS-CTA的表征表明:PS-CTA的分子量分别为2100、3500和5000g/m o l,分子量分布约为1.03;NM R表征确定了三嵌段共聚物的结构。三嵌段共聚物在选择性溶剂中可自组装成胶束,通过TEM观察发现胶束呈球形;并且胶束的尺寸随嵌段共聚物分子量的增加而增加。展开更多
Nanoprobes that offer both fluorescence imaging(FI)and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)can provide supplementary information and hold synergistic advantages.However,synthesis of such dual-modality imaging probes that s...Nanoprobes that offer both fluorescence imaging(FI)and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)can provide supplementary information and hold synergistic advantages.However,synthesis of such dual-modality imaging probes that simultaneously exhibit tunability of functional groups,high stability,great biocompatibility and desired dual-modality imaging results remains challenging.In this study,we used an amphiphilic block polymer from(ethylene glycol)methyl ether methacrylate(OEGMA)and N-(2-hydroxypropyl)methacrylamide(HPMA)derivatives as a carrier to conjugate a MR contrast agent,Gd-DOTA,and a two-photon fluorophore with an aggregation-induced emission(AIE)effect,TPBP,to construct a MR/two-photon fluorescence dual-modality contrast agent,Gd-DOTA-TPBP.Incorporation of gadolinium in the hydrophilic chain segment of the OEGMA-based carrier resulted in a high r_(1)value for Gd-DOTA-TPBP,revealing a great MR imaging resolution.The contrast agent specifically accumulated in the tumor region,allowing a long enhancement duration for vascular and tumor contrast-enhanced MR imaging.Meanwhile,coupling TPBP with AIE properties to the hydrophobic chain segment of the carrier not only improved its water solubility and reduced its cytotoxicity,but also significantly enhanced its imaging performance in an aqueous phase.Gd-DOTA-TPBP was also demonstrated to act as an excellent fluorescence probe for two-photon-excited bioimaging with higher resolution and greater sensitivity than MRI.Since high-resolution,complementary MRI/FI dual-modal images were acquired at both cellular and tissue levels in tumor-bearing mice after application of Gd-DOTA-TPBP,it has great potential in the early phase of disease diagnosis.展开更多
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.20134020)the Science Research Fund of the Chinese Ministry of Education(No.104005)the Science Research Fund of Shandong Provincial Education Department of China(No.105D11).
文摘H-type amphiphilic liquid crystalline block copolymers containing azobenzene were synthesized by atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). Macroinitiators prepared by the esterification between poly(ethylene oxide) (PEG) and 2,2-dichloroacetyl chloride were utilized to initiate the polymerization of 6-[4-(4-ethoxyphenylazo)phenoxy]hexyl rnethacrylate (M6C). The resulting macroinitiators and block copolymers were characterized by ^1H NMR, gel permeation chromatography (GPC). Polarizing optical microscopy (POM) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) preliminarily revealed the liquid crystalline property of these block copolymers. This series of liquid crystalline block copolymers are promising in some areas, such as optical data storage, optical switch, and molecular devices.
文摘以三硫代碳酸(α,α′-二甲基α-″-乙酸)酯为链转移剂,苯乙烯为第一单体,通过RAFT聚合技术合成出大分子链转移剂(PS-CTA);以甲基丙烯酸-N,N-二甲氨基乙酯为第二共聚单体合成出具有不同链长的三嵌段聚合物。GPC对PS-CTA的表征表明:PS-CTA的分子量分别为2100、3500和5000g/m o l,分子量分布约为1.03;NM R表征确定了三嵌段共聚物的结构。三嵌段共聚物在选择性溶剂中可自组装成胶束,通过TEM观察发现胶束呈球形;并且胶束的尺寸随嵌段共聚物分子量的增加而增加。
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(52073193,51873120,81621003,51903173)1⋅3⋅5 Project for Disciplines of Excellence,West China Hospital,Sichuan University(ZYJC21013)+1 种基金Science and Technology Program of Sichuan province(2020YJ0231)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2021M692255).
文摘Nanoprobes that offer both fluorescence imaging(FI)and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)can provide supplementary information and hold synergistic advantages.However,synthesis of such dual-modality imaging probes that simultaneously exhibit tunability of functional groups,high stability,great biocompatibility and desired dual-modality imaging results remains challenging.In this study,we used an amphiphilic block polymer from(ethylene glycol)methyl ether methacrylate(OEGMA)and N-(2-hydroxypropyl)methacrylamide(HPMA)derivatives as a carrier to conjugate a MR contrast agent,Gd-DOTA,and a two-photon fluorophore with an aggregation-induced emission(AIE)effect,TPBP,to construct a MR/two-photon fluorescence dual-modality contrast agent,Gd-DOTA-TPBP.Incorporation of gadolinium in the hydrophilic chain segment of the OEGMA-based carrier resulted in a high r_(1)value for Gd-DOTA-TPBP,revealing a great MR imaging resolution.The contrast agent specifically accumulated in the tumor region,allowing a long enhancement duration for vascular and tumor contrast-enhanced MR imaging.Meanwhile,coupling TPBP with AIE properties to the hydrophobic chain segment of the carrier not only improved its water solubility and reduced its cytotoxicity,but also significantly enhanced its imaging performance in an aqueous phase.Gd-DOTA-TPBP was also demonstrated to act as an excellent fluorescence probe for two-photon-excited bioimaging with higher resolution and greater sensitivity than MRI.Since high-resolution,complementary MRI/FI dual-modal images were acquired at both cellular and tissue levels in tumor-bearing mice after application of Gd-DOTA-TPBP,it has great potential in the early phase of disease diagnosis.