Bulmuş Zareie, Volga
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volgabulmus@iyte.edu.tr
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03.01. Department of Bioengineering
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| Polymer Chemistry | 5 |
| Biomacromolecules | 4 |
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Article Citation - WoS: 38Citation - Scopus: 38Ph- and Temperature-Responsive Amphiphilic Diblock Copolymers of 4-Vinylpyridine and Oligoethyleneglycol Methacrylate Synthesized by Raft Polymerization(Elsevier Ltd., 2014) Topuzogulları, Murat; Bulmuş Zareie, Volga; Bulmuş, Volga; Dalgakıran, Eray; Dinçer, SevilDiblock copolymers of 4-vinylpyridine (4VP) and oligoethyleneglycol methyl ether methacrylate (OEGMA) were synthesized for the first time using RAFT polymerization technique as potential drug delivery systems. Effects of the number of ethylene glycol units in OEGMA, chain length of hydrophobic P4VP block, pH, concentration and temperature on the solution behavior of the copolymers were investigated comprehensively. Copolymer chains formed micelles at pH values higher than 5 whereas unimeric polymers were observed to exist below pH 5, owing to the repulsion between positively charged P4VP blocks. The size of the micelles was dependent on the relative length of blocks, P4VP and POEGMA. Thermo-responsive properties of copolymers were investigated depending on the pH and length of P4VP block. The increase in the length of P4VP block decreased the LCST substantially at pH 7. At pH 3, LCST of copolymers shifted to higher temperatures due to the increased interaction of copolymers with water through positively charged P4VP block.Conference Object Role of Myelin Topography and Alignment on the Activation of Astrocytes(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc, 2017) Gürer, F.; Bulmuş Zareie, Volga; Bulmus Zareire, Esma Volga; Baskerville, K.; Özdemir, T.Myelin sheath is thick layers of neuronal plasma membrane that serves as a capacitor during neuronal signal transmission. Decay in myelin sheath is associated with several neurodegenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer disease. Although its primary purpose is to insulate and accelerate the neuronal impulse, very few studies focused on the geometrical aspect of myelination in neuronal function. Here, we developed a versatile platform to study the effect of myelin topography and alignment on the neuronal signal transmission.Master Thesis Fabrication of Microfluidic Devices Via 3d Printer(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2019) Keçili, Seren; Tekin, Hüseyin Cumhur; Bulmuş, VolgaThe purpose of this thesis is to provide easy and rapid prototyping of microfluidic devices using 3D printing technology that overcomes disadvantages of traditional fabrication techniques and also enhanced optical transparency of 3D-printed microfluidic devices fabricated using new bonding strategies. For performance analysis of 3D printer, microfluidic channels and molds having different shape and dimensions were designed and fabricated. After the fabrication process, designed and fabricated channel dimensions were compared. Structures having at least having 50 μm feature were printed successfully. For enhancing transparency of fabricated 3D structures, two different fabrication techniques were developed. In these techniques, 3D structures were bonded on glass substrates with poly (dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) and Formlabs Clear Resin interlayers. After 3D-printed structures were put on interlayers coated glass slides, they were either remained on coated slides or transferred on new slides. Bonding between 3D structures and glass slides were provided with UV exposure for resin and with elevated temperature for PDMS interlayers. Bonding strength of fabricated channels was investigated for different thicknesses of PDMS and resin interlayers. The bright-field and fluorescence imaging properties of these channels were also analyzed. Proposed fabrication technique showed 2-fold improved bonding strength and comparable bright-field and fluorescence imaging capability with respect to traditional plasma activated PDMS-glass bonding. Furthermore, protein modified glass substrates can be integrated in 3D-printed channels using the presented fabrication technique without disturbing protein functionality. Finally, in order to design a 3D-printed micropump having membranes that can be activated with compressed air, membrane deformation was characterized with different dimension.Article Design Strategies to Optimize Polymeric Vectors for mRNA Delivery(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2025) Turhan, Z.Y.; Savaş, M.; Alakbarov, A.; Bulmus, V.mRNA holds great promise for preventing and treating a variety of diseases, from infectious diseases to diverse cancers, owing to its transient expression, lack of genomic integration, and scalable production. Among non-viral vectors, polymeric carriers are attractive due to their synthetic versatility and stability, which allow for precise tuning for efficient mRNA delivery. Their scalability further supports the applicability of polymeric vectors. Studies have addressed the room for improvement in polymeric systems for mRNA delivery and have adapted varying approaches depending on the type of polymeric structure, including but not limited to PEGylation, hydrophobic modification, and incorporation of responsive or targeting moieties. This review summarizes advances in polymeric vectors for mRNA delivery and highlights how distinct structural modifications influence toxicity, mRNA transfection efficiency, biodistribution, intracellular trafficking and immune activation, providing a framework for the rational design of next-generation polymeric vectors that can fully realize the clinical potential of mRNA therapeutics. © 2025 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.Article Citation - WoS: 79Citation - Scopus: 90Hydrophobically-Associating Cationic Polymers as Micro-Bubble Surface Modifiers in Dissolved Air Flotation for Cyanobacteria Cell Separation(Elsevier Ltd., 2014) Yap, R.K.L.; Whittaker, M.; Diao, M.; Stuetz, R. M.; Jefferson, B.; Bulmuş, Volga; Peirson, W. L.; Nguyen, A. V.; Henderson, R. K.Dissolved air flotation (DAF), an effective treatment method for clarifying algae/cyanobacteria-laden water, is highly dependent on coagulation-flocculation. Treatment of algae can be problematic due to unpredictable coagulant demand during blooms. To eliminate the need for coagulation-flocculation, the use of commercial polymers or surfactants to alter bubble charge in DAF has shown potential, termed the PosiDAF process. When using surfactants, poor removal was obtained but good bubble adherence was observed. Conversely, when using polymers, effective cell removal was obtained, attributed to polymer bridging, but polymers did not adhere well to the bubble surface, resulting in a cationic clarified effluent that was indicative of high polymer concentrations. In order to combine the attributes of both polymers (bridging ability) and surfactants (hydrophobicity), in this study, a commercially-available cationic polymer, poly(dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) (polyDMAEMA), was functionalised with hydrophobic pendant groups of various carbon chain lengths to improve adherence of polymer to a bubble surface. Its performance in PosiDAF was contrasted against commercially-available poly(diallyl dimethyl ammonium chloride) (polyDADMAC). All synthesised polymers used for bubble surface modification were found to produce positively charged bubbles. When applying these cationic micro-bubbles in PosiDAF, in the absence of coagulation-flocculation, cell removals in excess of 90% were obtained, reaching a maximum of 99% cell removal and thus demonstrating process viability. Of the synthesised polymers, the polymer containing the largest hydrophobic functionality resulted in highly anionic treated effluent, suggesting stronger adherence of polymers to bubble surfaces and reduced residual polymer concentrations.Master Thesis In Vitro Evaluation of Poly (2-((2 Amino) Ethyl Methacrylate) as a Potential Sirna Delivery Agent(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2015) Zelçak, Aykut; Seyrantepe, Volkan; Bulmuş Zareie, Volga; Bulmuş Zareie, Esma Volga; Seyrantepe, VolkanThe aim of this thesis is to investigate poly(2-((2-aminoethyl)amino)ethyl methacrylate) (P(AEAEMA)) as a potential siRNA carrier. For this purpose, an amine containing monomer 2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl) (2-((tert-butoxy carbonyl) amino) ethyl) amino) ethyl methacrylate (BocAEAEMA) was synthesized. Reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization was performed to prepare homo- and block co-polymers of BocAEAEMA. The synthesized polymers -P(AEAEMA)19, P(AEAEMA)41 and P(PEGMA)12-b-P(AEAEMA)32- were characterized via NMR and GPC. The cytotoxicity of the polymers was investigated in vitro using ovarian cancer cell line (Skov-3-luc) via MTT assay. The polymers did not show any toxic effect on cells in 24 h. The ability of the BocAEAEMA polymers to form polyplexes with siRNA was investigated via gel electrophoresis. P(AEAEMA)19, P(AEAEMA)41 and P(PEGMA)12-b-P(AEAEMA)32 could efficiently form complexes with siRNA at an N/P ratio of 5, 2, and 2 respectively. Gel electrophoresis analysis revealed that P(AEAEMA)41 and P(PEGMA)12-b-P(AEAEMA)32 could protect siRNA against serum components at least for 6 h. Block copolymer, when complexed with siRNA at an N/P ratio of 10, could protect siRNA longer (24 h) when compared with the homopolymer. The size and surface charge of the polyplexes were investigated by DLS. The diameter of the P(AEAEMA)41-siRNA complexes was found to be lower than 110 nm at all N/P ratios tested. In contrast, P(PEGMA)12-b-P(AEAEMA)32-siRNA complexes (except the complex prepared at the N/P ratio of 2), displayed aggregation tendency. All polyplexes displayed positive zeta potential. The zeta potential of the homopolymer was found to be higher than the copolymer at the N/P ratio of 2. Finally, in order to determine siRNA transfection ability of the polymers, luciferase assay was optimized using a commercial transfection reagent lipofectamine RNAimax. The optimized assay conditions will be used in future studies to determine the transfection efficiency of the polymers.Master Thesis Synthesis of Well-Defined Fatty Acid Polymers as Potential Membrane Destabilizing Agents(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2014) Aydınlıoğlu, Esra; Bulmuş Zareie, Esma VolgaThe aim of this thesis is to synthesize well-defined, fatty acid polymers via reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization, as potential membrane destabilizing agents which can be used for intracellular drug delivery applications. A new methacrylate monomer, derived from an unsaturated fatty acid, 11-[2-(2-methyl-acryloyloxy)-ethylsulfanyl] undecanoic acid (UDAMA), was synthesized using 10-undecenoic acid as a starting compound. Monomer synthesis was composed of two steps: In the first step, thiol-ene thermal addition of 2-mercaptoethanol to 10-undecenoic acid was performed. The yield of the reaction was 85 %. In the second step, the addition product was reacted with methacryoyl chloride to yield a new monomer, UDAMA. The yield of the second synthetic step was 92%, calculated from 1H NMR spectroscopy. UDAMA was polymerized via both conventional free radical and RAFT polymerization techniques. Polymers were characterized using 1H-NMR spectroscopy and gel permeation chromatography (GPC). Linear increase in ln [M]0/[M] with polymerization time, and Mn with monomer conversion indicated the RAFT-controlled polymerization of UDAMA monomer under the conditions tested. The new monomer, UDAMA was also copolymerized with methacrylic acid (MAA) via RAFT polymerization to obtain water-soluble, pH-responsive polymers. Random copolymers of MAA and UDAMA were synthesized using two different polymerization feed composition having 20 mol% or 50 mol% UDAMA content. Copolymerizations were also found to be controlled by RAFT mechanism, as evidenced by measurements via 1H-NMR spectroscopy and GPC. The pH-responsive behavior of copolymers was demonstrated via UV−visible spectroscopy and dynamic light scattering measurements. Hemolysis assays revealed that the copolymers with 20 mol% UDAMA content demonstrated pH-dependent hemolytic activity.Article Citation - WoS: 22Citation - Scopus: 25The Endocytic Pathway and Therapeutic Efficiency of Doxorubicin Conjugated Cholesterol-Derived Polymers(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2015) Sevimli, Sema; Sagnella, Sharon; Macmillan, Alexander; Whan, Renee; Kavallaris, Maria; Bulmuş, Volga; Davis, Thomas P.Previously synthesized poly(methacrylic acid-co-cholesteryl methacrylate) P(MAA-co-CMA) copolymers were examined as potential drug delivery vehicles. P(MAA-co-CMA) copolymers were fluorescently labelled and imaged in SHEP and HepG2 cells. To understand their cell internalization pathway endocytic inhibition studies were conducted. It was concluded that P(MAA-co-CMA) are taken up by the cells via clathrin-independent endocytosis (CIE) (both caveolae mediated and cholesterol dependent endocytosis) mechanisms. The formation and characterization of P(MAA-co-CMA)-doxorubicin (DOX) nanocomplexes was investigated by fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM), UV-Visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis) and dynamic light scattering (DLS) studies. The toxicity screening between P(MAA-co-CMA)-DOX nanocomplexes (at varying w/w ratios) and free DOX, revealed nanocomplexes to exhibit higher cytotoxicity towards cancer cells in comparison to normal cells. FLIM and confocal microscopy were employed for investigating the time-dependent release of DOX in SHEP cells and the cellular uptake profile of P(MAA-co-CMA)-DOX nanocomplexes in cancer and normal cell lines, respectively. The endocytic pathway of P(MAA-co-CMA)-DOX nanocomplexes were examined in SHEP and HepG2 cells via flow cytometry revealing the complexes to be internalized through both clathrin-dependent (CDE) and CIE mechanisms. The drug delivery profile, reported herein, illuminates the specific endocytic route and therapeutic efficiency of P(MAA-co-CMA)-DOX nanocomplexes strongly suggesting these particles to be promising candidates for in vivo applications.Master Thesis Effect of Gold Nanorod Properties on Lspr Response(01. Izmir Institute of Technology, 2023) Kılıç, Şebnem; Bulmuş Zareie, Esma Volga; Tekin, Hüseyin CumhurOptical qualities make gold nanorods (GNRs) excellent for plasmonic biosensors. Localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) phenomenon which occurs on GNR surfaces enables the creation of highly sensitive biosensors. The physical properties such as aspect ratio and size are directly related to the LSPR response of GNRs. The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of the aspect ratio (AR) and the interparticle distance on the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) response of GNRs decorated glass sensor chips. For this aim, GNRs were first synthesized using a seed-mediated growth method. The effect of AgNO3 concentration on the AR of GNRs was investigated. It was observed that increasing AgNO3 concentration resulted in GNRs with higher AR and a red shift in the longitudinal plasmon peak wavelength. GNRs with an AR of 4, 6 and 8 were successfully synthesized. Next, the effect of the stabilizer molecule type and molecular weight on the distribution of GNRs on the silanized glass surface was investigated. It was found that the APTES modified glass surfaces cannot be coated with CTAB stabilized GNRs. Using GNRs stabilized with PEG5K resulted in a more homogeneous distribution of GNRs on the glass surface with respect to GNRs stabilized with PEG2K. The interparticle distance between GNRs on the glass surface was successfully controlled by simply concentrating or diluting the GNR solution used for coating the glass surfaces. It was observed that the LSPR peak shifts decreased upon binding of analytes as the interparticle distance between GNRs decreased in the studied range. On the other hand, as the AR decreased, the LSPR response of the GNRs shifted blue. The results presented in this thesis may contribute to future research to improve the potential of LSPR-based biosensors for diverse biomedical and diagnostic applications.Article Citation - WoS: 17Citation - Scopus: 16Ph-Labile Sheddable Block Copolymers by Raft Polymerization: Synthesis and Potential Use as Sirna Conjugates(Elsevier Ltd., 2013) Huang, Xin; Sevimli, Sema İlknur; Bulmuş, VolgaWell-defined amphiphilic block copolymers composed of hydrophilic and hydrophobic blocks linked through an acid-labile acetal bond were synthesized directly by RAFT polymerization using a new poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) macroRAFT agent modified with an acid-labile group at its R-terminal. The new macroRAFT agent was used for polymerization of poly(t-butyl methacrylate) (PtBMA) or poly(cholesterol-methacrylate) (PCMA) to synthesize well-defined block copolymers with a PEG block sheddable under acidic conditions. The chain extension polymerization kinetics showed known traits of RAFT polymerization. The molecular weight distributions of the copolymers prepared using the new macroRAFT agent remained below 1.2 during the polymerizations and the molecular weight of the copolymers was linearly proportional to monomer conversions. The acid-catalyzed hydrolysis behavior of the PEG-macroRAFT agent and the PEG-b-PtBMA (Mn = 13,600 by GPC, PDI = 1.10) was studied by GPC, 1H NMR and UV-vis spectroscopy. The half-life of acid-hydrolysis was 70 min at pH 2.2 and 92 h at pH 4.0. The potential use of the pH-labile shedding behavior of the copolymers was demonstrated by conjugating a thiol-modified siRNA to ω-pyridyldisulfide modified PEG-b-PCMA. The resultant PEG-b-PCMA-b-siRNA triblock modular polymer released PCMA-b-siRNA segment in acidic and siRNA segment in reductive conditions, as confirmed by polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis.