Horseradish peroxidase-catalyzed hydrogelation for biomedical applications

Biomater Sci. 2018 May 29;6(6):1286-1298. doi: 10.1039/c8bm00056e.

Abstract

Hydrogels catalyzed by horseradish peroxidase (HRP) serve as an efficient and effective platform for biomedical applications due to their mild reaction conditions for cells, fast and adjustable gelation rate in physiological conditions, and an abundance of substrates as water-soluble biocompatible polymers. In this review, we highlight the tunable characteristics and use of the HRP-catalyzed hydrogels and provide a brief overview of various substrates employed in the HRP system for different biomedical applications of the resultant hydrogels. In addition, we discuss and summarize the biocompatibility, possible functionalization, and biofabrication process. Finally, the future prospective of the HRP crosslinking system is highlighted with biomedical applications.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Armoracia / chemistry
  • Armoracia / enzymology*
  • Biocatalysis
  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry*
  • Cross-Linking Reagents / chemistry*
  • Drug Delivery Systems / methods
  • Heme / chemistry
  • Horseradish Peroxidase / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Hydrogels / chemistry*
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Tissue Engineering / methods
  • Wound Healing

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Cross-Linking Reagents
  • Hydrogels
  • Polymers
  • Heme
  • Horseradish Peroxidase