Light‐Regulated Angiogenesis via a Phototriggerable VEGF Peptidomimetic. Issue 14 (10th June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nair, Roshna V.; Farrukh, Aleeza; del Campo, Aránzazu
• Is Part Of: Advanced healthcare materials. Volume 10:Issue 14(2021)
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• Publication Date: 2021-06-10
• Subjects: light regulated angiogenesis -- photoactivatable peptides -- photoactivatable QK -- photocaged tryptophan -- photoresponsive hydrogels; Biomedical materials -- Periodicals; 610.28
• DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202100488
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2192-2640

Abstract

Abstract: The application of growth factor based therapies in regenerative medicine is limited by the high cost, fast degradation kinetics, and the multiple functions of these molecules in the cell, which requires regulated delivery to minimize side effects. Here a photoactivatable peptidomimetic of the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) that allows the light‐controlled presentation of angiogenic signals to endothelial cells embedded in hydrogel matrices is presented. A photoresponsive analog of the 15‐mer peptidomimetic Ac‐KLTWQELYQLKYKGI‐NH2 (abbreviated P QK ) is prepared by introducing a 3‐(4, 5‐dimethoxy‐2‐nitrophenyl)‐2‐butyl (DMNPB) photoremovable protecting group at the Trp4 residue. This modification inhibits the angiogenic potential of the peptide temporally. Light exposure of P QK modified hydrogels provide instructive cues to embedded endothelial cells and promote angiogenesis at the illuminated sites of the 3D culture, with the possibility of spatial control. P QK modified photoresponsive biomaterials offer an attractive approach for the dosed delivery and spatial control of pro‐angiogenic factors to support regulated vascular growth by just using light as an external trigger. Abstract : Light guided angiogenesis in 3D: A light responsive peptidomimetic P QK of the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is portrayed to control in situ, light‐guided presentation of angiogenic signals in 3D hydrogels. Photoactivation of P QK modified hydrogels triggered angiogenesis of endothelial cells embedded in the matrix at the illuminated volume with spatial resolution.