Synthesis and characterization of antimicrobial polylactide via ring‐opening polymerization and click chemistry methods

Novel biodegradable polylactide (PLA) copolymers bearing pendant antimicrobial agent groups were successfully fabricated with a combination of ring‐opening copolymerization and copper(I)‐catalysed azide–alkyne cycloaddition click reaction in a two‐step reaction procedure. First, biodegradable PLA copolymers bearing azido groups were synthesized by the ring‐opening copolymerization of l ‐lactide and 2,2‐ bis(azidomethyl)trimethylene carbonate in the presence of 1‐dodecanol as protic co‐initiator and tin(II) 2‐ethylhexanoate (Sn(Oct)₂) as the catalyst. Then, alkyne functionalized quaternary ammonium salts were attached onto the azido groups of the copolymers via a Huisgen 1,3‐dipolar cycloaddition reaction to give PLA imparting antimicrobial activity. The chemical structure and composition of the copolymers were clearly confirmed using ¹H NMR and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopies and gel permeation chromatography. Thermal phase transition temperatures (T_m and T_g) and the thermal stability of the polymers were investigated by DSC and TGA experiments, respectively. The antimicrobial activity tests were carried out against Gram‐negative (Escherichia coli) and Gram‐positive (Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria by the drop plate method. It was observed that antimicrobial agents are more active in the polymeric form than in the monomeric form. Also, the activity depends on the compositional ratio and the length of the alkyl group on the ammonium salts. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry     

一种基于点击化学的高性能亲水抗菌聚氨酯合成与表征

以聚己内酯1000（PCL1000）、异佛尔酮二异氰酸酯（IPDI）、2,2-双（溴甲基）-1,3-丙二醇、叠氮化钠（NaN₃）等为原料合成了侧链带有叠氮基团的可点击聚氨酯预聚体,以1,1,3,3-四甲基胍（TMG）、3-溴丙炔合成了抗菌单体2-炔丙基-1,1,3,3-四甲基胍（TMG-Al）,随后以点击反应为连接策略制备了环保水性接触型抗菌聚氨酯。采用红外光谱（FTIR）、核磁共振波谱（NMR）表征了小分子单体的化学结构;通过抑菌圈实验验证了涂膜的接触型抗菌效果及非渗透特性,为接触型抗菌领域的研究提供了一种新的合成方法。抗菌结果显示,当水性聚氨酯中引入质量分数为5%的TMG-Al时,抗菌聚氨酯即可对革兰氏阴性菌（大肠杆菌）及革兰氏阳性菌（金黄色葡萄球菌）产生显著的杀灭效果,抗菌率达99.9%。     

Synthesis of small molecules targeting multiple DNA structures using click chemistry

The ability of small molecules to target DNA forms the basis of many clinically used antitumour agents. This study examines the effects of novel 9-aminoacridine carboxamides, synthesised by click chemistry based upon the reactions of either 9-(2-azidoethyl)amino or 9-propargylaminoacridine compounds, on various types of DNA tertiary structures. This gave either monomeric or dimeric compounds, the dimeric derivatives being the first unsymmetrical acridine dimers to be described. The compounds were assayed for duplex DNA, quadruplex DNA and four-way junction DNA binding. Their antiproliferative activity in the Human promyelocytic leukaemia cell line, HL60, was also assessed. Although for some of the compounds, notably the acridine 4-carboxamides, activity correlated with DNA binding affinity, for others it did not, with the rigidly linked dimers in particular showing a complicated relationship between 3- and 4-carboxamide structure and biological activity. The monomeric 3-carboxamides were more effective at stabilising G-quadruplex structures and also gave more hits in the four-way junction stabilisation assay. There is clear evidence from the binding of the 3-carboxamides that these compounds destabilise the open X form of the junction at lower concentrations and stabilise the X-stacked at higher concentrations. This might have implications for the biological activity of these compounds against proteins that bind to the Holliday junction (HJ).     

Rapid and efficient DNA strand cross-linking by click chemistry

Click chemistry has been used to covalently cross-link complementary DNA strands between bases to form very stable duplexes. Several alkyne- and azide-modified uracil monomers were used to evaluate the effect of the linkers on the efficiency of the click reaction. All cross-linked duplexes had much higher thermal stabilities than non-cross-linked ones, with increases in melting temperature of up to 30 degrees C. In some cases, the conversion was near-quantitative, and the reaction was complete in 5 min.     

Temperature and pH responsive hydrogels based on polyethylene glycol analogues and poly(methacrylic acid) via click chemistry

A novel temperature responsive copolymer, poly[2‐(2‐methoxyethoxy)ethyl methacrylate‐co‐oligo(ethylene glycol)methacrylate‐co‐N‐hydroxymethyl acrylamide] [P(MEO₂MA‐co‐OEGMA‐co‐HMAM)], was synthesized by atom transfer radical polymerization. pH responsive poly(methacrylic acid) (PMAA) was synthesized by reversible addition‐fragmentation chain transfer polymerization. After the hydroxyl groups on P(MEO₂MA‐co‐OEGMA‐co‐HMAM) were transformed into azide groups and the carboxyl groups on PMAA were transformed into alkyne groups respectively, a novel temperature and pH responsive hydrogel was fabricated by click chemistry between the azide‐P(MEO₂MA‐co‐OEGMA‐co‐HMAM) and alkyne‐PMAA in the presence of CuSO₄ and sodium ascorbate in aqueous solution. The rheological kinetics of gel formation demonstrated that gelation had commenced within 5 min at 25 °C, since then the storage modulus (G′) was higher than the loss modulus (G″). SEM images of hydrogel morphology and the swelling ratios of hydrogel at different temperatures and pH proved that the formed hydrogel had temperature and pH sensitivities. Bovine serum albumin was used as a model to evaluate the sustained release of the hydrogel; the results indicated that the hydrogel was a promising candidate for controlling protein drug delivery. © 2015 Society of Chemical Industry     

Synthesis and characterization of novel polyimides containing triazoles units in the main chain by click chemistry

In this study, some polyimides containing triazoles units in the main chain was prepared from the polymerization of dialkynes including imide linkages and diazides in the presence of Cu (I) catalyst in yield of 76.2–87.6%, with inherent viscosity of 0.37–0.53 dL g^?1. The obtained polymers are soluble in polar aprotic solvents such as N,N‐dimethyformamide (DMF), N,N‐dimethyacetamide (DMAc), dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), and N‐methyl‐2‐pyrrolidone (NMP). These polymers were characterized using FT‐IR, ¹H‐NMR, and elemental analysis techniques. Their thermal stability was evaluated with thermogravimetric (TGA) analysis and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) techniques under a nitrogen atmosphere which is indicative of their good thermal stability. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2012     

Acrylic copolymers crosslinked by click chemistry: Some aspects of synthesis,curing, and crosslinking

Acrylic polymers bearing pendant azide and propargyl groups were synthesized by chemical transformation of epoxy‐ and carboxylic functional acrylic precursor polymers and were characterized. These copolymers were crosslinked by reacting them in the presence of Cu(I) catalyst via the azide–alkyne click reaction leading to triazole networks. Influence of catalyst concentration on the crosslinking cure kinetics was investigated, and the activation parameters were evaluated. The activation energy decreased from 90 kJ mol^?1 to 25 kJ mol^?1 on catalyzing the cure reaction as estimated by Ozawa method. Differential scanning calorimetric analysis indicated thermal decomposition of the residual azide groups at around 200–220°C, which was catalyzed by Cu(I) with associated activation energy of 130–94 kJ mol^?1. Isothermal cure reaction and decomposition of the azide groups were predicted using these parameters. Estimation of crosslink density by solvent swelling and dynamic mechanical analyses showed a normal crosslinking behavior. While the solvent swelling rate and the equilibrium swelling decreased, the front factor and diffusion coefficient of swelling showed a transition from non‐Fickian to Fickian as the triazole concentration increased in the network. The click reaction offered an alternate means to crosslink acrylate polymers. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 130: 1289‐1300, 2013     

Generation of a mono-ubiquitinated PCNA mimic by click chemistry

Genotoxic stress results in more than 50 000 damaged DNA sites per cell per day. During DNA replication, processive high‐fidelity DNA polymerases generally stall at DNA lesions and have to be displaced by translesion synthesis DNA polymerases, which are able to bypass the lesion. This switch is mediated by mono‐ubiquitination of the processivity factor proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA). To further investigate the regulation of the DNA polymerase exchange, we developed an easy and efficient method to synthesize site‐specifically mono‐ubiquitinated PCNA by click chemistry. By incorporating artificial amino acids that carry an azide (Aha) or an alkyne (Plk) in their side chains, into ubiquitin (Ub) and PCNA, respectively, we were able to link the two proteins site‐specifically by the Cu^I‐catalyzed azide–alkyne cycloaddition. Finally, we show that the synthetic PCNA–Ub is able to stimulate DNA synthesis by DNA polymerase δ, and that DNA polymerase η has a higher affinity for PCNA–Ub than to PCNA.     

基于点击化学和可逆加成-断裂链转移自由基聚合合成极性链接枝聚丁二烯

以1-硫代甘油作为改性剂、聚丁二烯为主链,通过热引发和光引发合成了侧基含有羟基的聚丁二烯,以S-1-十二烷基-S′（α-α′-二甲基-α′′乙酸）-三硫代碳酸酯作为可逆加成-断裂链转移自由基聚合试剂、偶氮二异丁腈为引发剂,合成了端羧基聚N,N-二甲基丙烯酰胺,然后将两种官能化的聚合物进行酯化反应制得聚N,N-二甲基丙烯酰胺接枝聚丁二烯。结果表明,采用光引发可以显著提高点击化学的反应效率。用核磁共振氢谱证实了产物含羟基聚丁二烯和端羧基聚N,N-二甲基丙烯酰胺以及接枝聚合物的结构,并显示通过这种方法所制备接枝聚合物的接枝链数目和长度均可控。     

基于巯基-炔的“点击”化学研究进展

＂点击＂化学由于具有原料易得、反应条件温和、高的产率和选择性等特点,已受到人们的广泛关注。巯基-炔反应是近年来被证实的一种新型＂点击＂反应,具有简单、高效以及通用等特性。本文综述了＂点击＂化学的定义、特点、发展历程及应用,系统介绍了巯基-炔＂点击＂反应的机理及其在制备功能分子和表面修饰方面的研究进展,主要包括树枝状聚合物、超支化聚合物、网状聚合物、功能材料等的制备和材料的表面改性。最后对巯基-炔＂点击＂反应的发展前景进行了展望。     

Preparation of cardanol based epoxy plasticizer by click chemistry and its action on poly(vinyl chloride)

In recent years, the using of reproducible resource and economical and efficient synthesis method has got wide concern. Herein, an environmental‐friendly plasticizer originated from cardanol was synthesized by click chemistry. First, the cardanol sulfide (CS) was obtained by click chemistry reaction between the double bond of the side chain of cardanol and mercaptoethanol. The degree of the click reaction was estimated to reach 84.7% by testing the content of sulfur. Then, the epoxidation of the hydroxyl was performed to get cardanol based epoxy plasticizer (CEP) in the presence of epichlorohydrin. The epoxy value was 0.32. The structure of CS and CEP was confirmed by FT‐IR and NMR techniques. A Haake torque rheometer was used to research the action of CEP on polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Results showed that it possessed favorable plasticization effect and stabilization effect on PVC. CEP had good heat stabilization in PVC, and could decrease the T_g of PVC significantly. Moreover, CEP could increase the tensile strength of PVC when in a small amount, and could increase the plasticity of PVC when in a larger quantity significantly. The characteristics of volatile, migration and solvent extraction of PVC plasticized by CEP is similar to by dioctyl phthalate (DOP). © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2017 , 134, 44890.     

点击化学法制备SBS-TMA型阴离子交换膜及其性能

以聚苯乙烯-丁二烯-苯乙烯嵌段共聚物（SBS）为基质、炔丙基三甲胺盐（PTMA）为碱性功能基团,通过点击化学（click chemistry）法合成聚合物SBS-TMA,采用浇铸成膜法制得扩散渗析（DD）性能优异的均质型阴离子交换膜。借助核磁共振仪（¹H NMR）、扫描电镜（SEM）对聚合物的结构、形貌表征;借助热重分析仪（TG）、精密天平对膜的热、酸性稳定性能表征。研究了功能基团含量和温度双重因素对其DD性能的影响,结果表明：在室温下,当功能基团的含量为0.20（即SBS-TMA-0.20）时,膜的扩散系数（U_H⁺）为2.86×10^-2m/h,分离系数（S）为28.1,该膜的DD性能是商业膜DF-120（U_H⁺=9×10^-3m/h,S=18）的2～3倍;当系统温度由25℃升至70℃时,膜SBS-TMA-0.20的U_H⁺值由2.86×10^-2m/h增加至4.48×10^-2m/h,它的S值由28.1增加至30.1,随后由30.1快速下降至16.2。     

Soybean oil based thermoset networks via photoinduced CuAAC click chemistry

A simple method based on photochemically induced copper(I)‐catalyzed azide ? alkyne cycloaddition click reaction (CuAAC ) is developed for the preparation of thermoset networks from soybean oils as renewable resources. The incorporation of clickable azide and alkyne functionalities into epoxidized soybean oils is done by simultaneous ring‐opening reactions between the epoxide group of soybean oils and sodium azide and propargyl alcohol, respectively. The obtained azide‐ and alkyne‐functionalized soybean oils are easily transformed crosslinked networks via the photoinduced CuAAC reaction in ambient conditions. The introduction of additional multifunctional monomers in the formulation not only increases the crosslinking density but also improves the mechanical properties of the thermoset material obtained. In a comparison of the two formulations, the sample containing additional multifunctional monomers has a higher glass transition temperature, storage modulus and damping properties. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry     

Polystyrene‐based anion exchange membranes via click chemistry: improved properties and AEM performance

Polystyrene‐based anion exchange membranes (AEMs) have been fabricated using in situ click chemistry between azide and alkyne moieties introduced as side groups on functionalized polymers. The membrane properties such as water uptake, swelling ratio and conductivity were affected by the number of cations and the degree of crosslinking. The membranes containing a larger amount of trimethylammonium cationic groups (i.e. higher ion exchange capacity) showed high hydroxide conductivity when immersed in KOH solution, exhibiting a peak in conductivity (156 mS cm^?1) in 3 mol L^–1 KOH solution. A higher degree of crosslinking tended to decrease conductivity. These membranes demonstrated relatively good stability in 8 mol L^–1 KOH at 60 °C and maintained 33%–62% of initial conductivity after 49 days with most of the loss in conductivity occurring in early stages of the test. In an alkaline fuel cell, the areal specific resistance was constant indicating good stability of the membranes. The observed peak power density (157 mW cm^?2) was comparable to that of other AEM‐based fuel cells reported. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry     

Synthesis of a heparan sulfate mimetic library targeting FGF and VEGF via click chemistry on a monosaccharide template

A disulfated methyl 6-azido-6-deoxy-α-D-mannopyranoside template was used as a core structure for binding to the angiogenic growth factors FGF-1, FGF-2, and VEGF. The core structure was diversified in a rapid, parallel manner by employing the Cu(I)-catalyzed Huisgen azide-alkyne cycloaddition ("click") reaction. The diversity was further extended by incorporating a Swern oxidation-Wittig reaction sequence on a click adduct of propargyl alcohol. Thus, the sulfated core was linked by various spacers to selected hydrophobic or polar motifs, which were designed to probe the protein surface surrounding the cationic heparan sulfate binding sites of the growth factors in order to improve affinity and selectivity. The affinities of the compounds for the growth factors were measured by surface plasmon resonance solution affinity assays. A lead compound was identified with micromolar binding affinity toward both FGF-1 and VEGF (K(d)=84 and 49 μM, respectively) and good selectivity over FGF-2 (29- and 51-fold, respectively).     

温度和pH响应型水凝胶的制备及性能研究

采用双丙酮丙烯酰胺、丙烯酰胺和丙烯酸为原料,以N,N'-亚甲基双丙烯酰胺为交联剂,2-酮戊二酸为光引发剂,采用光引发聚合方法制备了具有温度和pH响应型水凝胶。研究了水凝胶在不同温度和pH条件下的溶胀性能。结果表明,随着温度的升高,水凝胶的溶胀率降低,随着pH的增加,水凝胶的溶胀率增加,表现出明显的温度、pH双重响应性。     

Fabrication of polymer-derived ceramics with hierarchical porosities by freeze casting assisted by thiol-ene click chemistry and HF etching

The freeze casting technique assisted with cryo thiol-ene photopolymerization is successfully employed for the fabrication of macroporous polymer-derived silicon oxycarbide with highly aligned porosity. It is demonstrated that the free radical initiated thiol-ene click reaction effectively cross-linked the vinyl-containing liquid polysiloxanes into infusible thermosets even at low temperatures. Furthermore, mixed solution- and suspension-based freeze casting is employed by adding silica nanopowders. SiOC/SiO₂ foams with almost perfect cylindrical shapes are obtained, demonstrating that the presence of nano-SiO₂ does not restrict the complete photoinduced cross-linking. The post-pyrolysis HF acid treatments of produced SiOC monoliths yields hierarchical porosities, with SiOC/SiO₂ nanocomposites after etching demonstrating the highest specific surface area of 494 m²/g and pore sizes across the macro-, meso- and micropores ranges. The newly developed approach gives a versatile solution for the fabrication of bulk polymer-derived ceramics with controlled porosity.     

基于点击反应的单宁衍生物的合成及其性能

植物单宁与溴丙炔反应制备的炔化单宁与对十二烷基苯磺酰叠氮通过点击反应合成单宁衍生物。采用红外光谱仪和元素分析仪对单宁衍生物的结构进行表征,并研究其表面张力、抗氧化能力以及对细菌的抑制作用等性能。结果表明,在单宁分子的结构中引入长链烷基后,改善其亲脂性,制备出的单宁衍生物能显著降低水溶液的表面张力,当单宁衍生物质量浓度为0.8mg/mL时,可降低水溶液的表面张力至28.94mN/m;单宁衍生物对1,1-二苯基-2-苦基苯肼基自由基具有较强的清除能力,当单宁衍生物质量浓度为0.25mg/mL时,对1,1-二苯基-2-苦基苯肼基自由基的最大清除率可达97.08%;由于单宁脂溶性的增加及具有抗菌性能的三氮唑基团的引入,单宁衍生物对大肠杆菌和金黄色葡萄球菌的抑制作用明显增强。