Delta-sleep inducing peptide entrapment in the charged macroporous matrices

•Macroporous positively charged Co-DMAEMA-MBAA matrix pore size was 20–35 μm.•DSIP was adsorbed on Co-DMAEMA-MBAA totally in 16 h.•Its release depends on ionic strength of solution (no release in 25% ethanol or water).•Co-DMAEMA-MBAA matrix swelling depends on pH and ionic strength of solution.•DSIP is destroyed in PBS and 0.9% NaCl in 5 days, but in water it was more stable.

Various biomolecules, for example proteins, peptides etc., entrapped in polymer matrices, impact interactions between matrix and cells, including stimulation of cell adhesion and proliferation. Delta-sleep inducing peptide (DSIP) possesses numerous beneficial properties, including its abilities in burn treatment and neuronal protection. DSIP entrapment in two macroporous polymer matrices based on copolymer of dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate and methylen-bis-acrylamide (Co-DMAEMA-MBAA) and copolymer of acrylic acid and methylen-bis-acrylamide (Co-AA-MBAA) has been studied. Quite 100% of DSIP has been entrapped into positively charged Co-DMAEMA-MBAA matrix, while the quantity of DSIP adsorbed on negatively charged Co-AA-MBAA was only 2–6%. DSIP release from Co-DMAEMA-MBAA was observed in saline solutions (0.9% NaCl and PBS) while there was no DSIP release in water or 25% ethanol, thus ionic strength was a reason of this process.

Graphical abstractDelta-sleep inducing peptide possessing neuroprotective and wound healing properties was adsorbed on positively charged polymer matrix Co-DMAEMA-MBAA for tissue engineering. The peptide released from Co-DMAEMA-MBAA matrix in function of ionic strength of solution, pH decreasing stimulated peptide release from Co-DMAEMA-MBAA matrix for 3 h. This construction could be a base of new bioactive implants.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide