Polyplex Formation Influences Release Mechanism of Mono- and Di-Valent Ions from Phosphorylcholine Group Bearing Hydrogels

The release of monovalent potassium and divalent calcium ions from zwitterionic phosphorylcholine containing poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (pHEMA)-based hydrogels was studied and the effects of polymer swelling, ion valence and temperature were investigated. For comparison, ions were loaded dur...

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Main Authors: A. Nolan Wilson, Mark Blenner, Anthony Guiseppi-Elie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-09-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/6/9/2451