Abstract:
There is provided polymer-flavonoid conjugates. Flavonoid-grafted and flavonoid-terminated polymer conjugates are disclosed according to the invention. The linkage of flavonoids to the polymers has been achieved via thiol linkages. The inventive processes allow for making of the conjugates in high yield avoiding complex purification steps. The conjugates can be easily autoxidized to hydrogels with uses in many biomedical applications where a higher stability of the flavonoid is necessary. The hydrogels can be potentially used as viscosupplement, anti-adhesion film or dermal filler.
Abstract:
There is presently provided a suspension of immiscible particles in a solution, wherein the particles comprise an agglomeration of a bioactive agent; and a plurality of conjugates of a hyaluronic acid and a flavonoid wherein the particles are on average from about 15 nm to about 300 nm in diameter and wherein the bioactive agent is releasably retained in the particles by the flavonoid. There is also provided a therapeutic formulation comprising such a suspension and methods for using the suspension and therapeutic formulation, including for delivery of a bioactive agent to a cell and for treating a disease, including cancer.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to micellar nanocomplexes and a method of forming the same. The micellar nanocomplex comprises a micelle and an agent encapsulated within said micelle, where the micelle comprises a polymer-flavonoid conjugate, wherein said polymer is bonded to the B ring of said flavonoid. The micellar nanocomplex may have useful applications as a drug-delivery system.
Abstract:
There is provided a polymer-flavonoid conjugate, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, uses thereof, and methods of making thereof. The disclosed polymer-flavonoid conjugates may be useful in the therapeutic and/or prophylactic treatment of a joint condition in a subject.
Abstract:
There is provided a method for culturing a population of cancer stem cells. The method comprises introducing the cancer stem cells on or in a cell culture substrate, the cell culture substrate being in the form of a gel comprising a conjugate of a glycosaminoglycan and a substituted phenalkylamine.