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pH-sensitive methacrylic copolymers and the production thereof

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OSTI ID:1175647
The present invention provides novel multi-functional methacrylic copolymers that exhibit cationic pH-sensitive behavior as well as good water solubility under acidic conditions. The copolymers are constructed from tertiary amine methacrylates and poly(ethylene glycol) containing methacrylates. The copolymers are useful as gene vectors, pharmaceutical carriers, and in protein separation applications.
Research Organization:
Iowa State Univ., Ames, IA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-82
Assignee:
Iowa State University Research Foundation (Ames, IA)
Patent Number(s):
6,998,456
Application Number:
10/367,415
OSTI ID:
1175647
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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