Sensitizer-enhanced two-photon patterning of biomolecules in photoinstructive hydrogels

Heike Krüger; Marvin Asido; Josef Wachtveitl; Robert Tampé; Ralph Wieneke

doi:10.1038/s43246-022-00230-w

Communications Materials (Feb 2022)

Sensitizer-enhanced two-photon patterning of biomolecules in photoinstructive hydrogels

Heike Krüger,
Marvin Asido,
Josef Wachtveitl,
Robert Tampé,
Ralph Wieneke

Affiliations

Heike Krüger: Institute of Biochemistry, Biocenter, Goethe University Frankfurt
Marvin Asido: Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Goethe University Frankfurt
Josef Wachtveitl: Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Goethe University Frankfurt
Robert Tampé: Institute of Biochemistry, Biocenter, Goethe University Frankfurt
Ralph Wieneke: Institute of Biochemistry, Biocenter, Goethe University Frankfurt

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s43246-022-00230-w
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 3, no. 1
pp. 1 – 12

Abstract

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Proteins can be patterned in photoresponsive hydrogels by the application of light. Here, a two-photon lithography-based approach allows for the 3D patterning of proteins with micrometer precision, demonstrated for a photoinstructive hydrogel and relevant to a range of proteins.

Published in Communications Materials

ISSN: 2662-4443 (Online)
Publisher: Nature Portfolio
Country of publisher: United States
LCC subjects: Technology: Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering: Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials
Website: https://www.nature.com/commsmat/

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