Low molecular weight gelators (LMWGs) have gained increased attention over the past years due to their wide variety of applications. We have synthesized and studied several monosaccharide derivatives that can function as molecular gelators in water or aqueous solutions. Two main types of compounds are studied, the structures of the first type of compounds incorporate enzyme responsible functional groups and the resulting gels can be cleaved by lipases. Besides these glycolipids that are responsive to enzymes, we also analyse several other supramolecular gels formed by glycolipids and whether they can be used as matrix for enzyme immobilization. In this presentation, the synthesis and analysis of these molecular gelators will be presented, their use as matrix for enzyme immobilization and enzyme triggered release drug delivery system will be discussed.<br/>

Synthesis and study of sugar derived molecular gelators and their applications for enzyme immobilization

254th National Meeting (2017)

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