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

Z Jedliński; P Kurcok; G Adamus; M Juzwa

doi:10.18388/abp.2000_4064

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

Z Jedliński Centre of Polymer Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Zabrze. polymer@uranos.cto.us.edu.pl;
P Kurcok
G Adamus
M Juzwa

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18388/abp.2000_4064

Abstract

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.

Published

2000-03-31

Issue

Vol. 47 No. 1 (2000)

Section

Articles

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