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INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PURE AND APPLIED CHEMISTRY

CZECH CHEMICAL SOCIETY

Prague Meetings on Macromolecules
59th meeting - 40th microsymposium

POLYMERS IN MEDICINE

in honour of 60th birthday of Professor Jindřich Kopeček

PRAGUE, 17 - 20 JULY 2000

PROGRAMME BOOKLET

INSTITUTE OF MACROMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY

ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC

PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC

 

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EDITORIAL

40th Microsymposium Programme Booklet published as

Volume K73

ISBN 80-85009-38-2

by the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry
of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic

Summaries, except for their headings, will be printed without editing.


CONTENS

ORGANIZATION    4
SPONSORS    6
GENERAL INFORMATION    7
  Registration   7
  Accommodation   7
  Transport   7
  Refreshments and Lunch   9
  Social Events  10
ACCOMPANYING PERSONS PROGRAMME   11
TECHNICAL PROGRAMME   12
  Presentation of Contributions  12
  Presentation Facilities  12
  Publications of Lectures  12
  List of Main Lectures  13
  List of Special Lectures  14
  Microsymposium Schedule  16
  Session Timetables: Mon Tue Wed Thu  18
AUTHOR INDEX   28
SUMMARIES OF LECTURES AND POSTER COMMUNICATIONS   32
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS    i
  Active Participants    i
  Accompanying Persons viii

40th MICROSYMPOSIUM OF P.M.M.

under the auspices of the

  • INTERNATIONAL UNION

    OF PURE AND APPLIED CHEMISTRY

    Macromolecular Division

    R.G. Gilbert
    President of the Macromolecular Division

  • Organized by the

    INSTITUTE OF MACROMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY
    ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE Czech RepUBLIC

  • K. Ulbrich
    Director of the Institute

    J. Lukáš
    P.M.M. Head

    J. Kahovec
    P.M.M. Editor

    J. Jůza
    P.M.M. Assistant Editor

    M. Srpová
    P.M.M. Secretary

    E. Grisová
    M. Rodová
    P.M.M. Assistant Secretaries

    J. Hradil
    P.M.M. Technical Manager

    D. Kotíková
    P.M.M. Social Programme Manager

    and

  • The University of Utah

  • J.W. Mauger,
    Dean of the College of Pharmacy
  • Address:

  • Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry

    Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic

    P.M.M. Secretariat

    Heyrovského nám. 2

    162 06 Praha 6, Czech Republic

    Phone: +420-2-204 03 332

    Fax: +420-2-36 79 81

    E-mail: sympo@imc.cas.cz


  • International Advisory Board

    J.M. Anderson (U.S.A.) T. Kissel (Germany)
    R. Duncan (U.K.) J.B. Lloyd (U.K.)
    R. Gurny (Switzerland) T. Nagai (Japan)
    J. Heller (U.S.A.) S. Penczek (Poland)
    J. Jozefonvicz (France) N.A. Platé (Russia)
    M. Jozefowicz (France) H. Ringsdorf (Germany)
    S.W. Kim (U.S.A.) E.H. Schacht (Belgium)

    Honorary Microsymposium Chairman

    Jindřich Kopeček (U.S.A.)

    Microsymposium Chairman

    Karel Ulbrich

    Local Programme Committee

    V. Chytrý, J. Michálek, M. Pechar, F. Rypáček, B. Říhová,
    K. Smetana, V. Šubr, J. Vacík


    The meeting has been generously sponsored by

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    Ashni

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    Macromed

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    GENERAL INFORMATION

    REGISTRATION

    On-site registration of participants takes place on Sunday, 16 July, from 14:00 to 21:00 in the Komenský hall of residence, Praha 6, Parléřova 6; the registration continues in the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry (Room C) the next day. The Microsymposium Office will operate on 17 – 20 July (Monday through Thursday) from 08:30 to 12:30 and from 13:30 to 16:30.

    All participants must register. Only persons wearing name badges are entitled to enter the lecture room.

    No exchange counter operates in the Komenský hall of residence or in the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry. Information about the nearest exchange office is available at the Registration Desk.

    Registration fees

    On-site cash payment of the registration fee is considered as payment after 15 April. The P.M.M. Secretariat is able to accept embossed EC/MC and VISA cards at the Registration Desk.

    The registration fee does not include provisions for any kind of insurance. Neither the organizing institutions nor their representatives assume responsibility or liability for personal accident and loss of or damage to belongings however caused.

    ACCOMMODATION

    Accommodation for most participants has been reserved in the Komenský hall of residence, Praha 6, Parléřova 6 and in the Kajetánka hall of residence, Praha 6, Radimova 12. Cash payment of the booked accommodation is to be made at the Registration Desk.

    The main lecturers are accommodated in the Academy residence "Villa Lanna", Praha 6 , V sadech 1.

    Accommodation includes breakfast. Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria of all the mentioned houses from 07:00 to 08:00.

    Participants must leave the rooms on the day of their departure by 12:00.

    TRANSPORT

    Public transport

    In Prague, an integrated transport system (underground Metro, trams, and buses) operates without conductors. Tickets must be purchased in advance (exceptions given below) and stamped inside tram or bus, or before passing the gates of the Metro.

    Most Metro stations are equipped with ticket machines. In buses, the most common 60-min tickets can be bought at the driver, but with additional charge of 3 Kč and in coins counted out in advance. Tickets for 8 Kč for a single 15-minute journey by tram or bus, or four-stop journey by Metro as well as transfer tickets for 12 Kč for a 60-minute journey (90 min at night and on weekends) by all means of transport are on sale at the airport, at railway stations, newspaper stands and tobacco shops, at hotel reception desks, in restaurants, etc. The Metro runs from 05:00 till midnight.

    How to reach the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry

    From the Komenský hall of residence, go 200 m downhill to the "Hládkov" tram stop and take tram No 8 (in the direction "Nádraží Vysočany"), in July also tram No 22 or 23. Get off at the next stop ("Vozovna Střešovice") and change for tram No 1, 2, or 18 (in the opposite direction, Petřiny) as far as the terminus PETŘINY. (connection suitable for getting to the Institute to morning sessions is listed in separate document)

    From the Kajetánka hall of residence, take any of buses No 108, 174, 180 downhill (direction Špejchar or Kafkova) to the "Vozovna Střešovice" stop (2 stops) and change for tram No 1, 2, or 18 (in the opposite direction Petřiny) as far as the terminus PETŘINY. (connection suitable for getting to the Institute to morning sessions is listed in separate document)

    From the Academy residence, walk uphill along the Pelléova street to the Pod kaštany street (2nd crossing), turn 45° right to the Pod kaštany street and continue to the subway of "Hradčanská" metro station. Take tram No 1 or 18 (in the direction, PETŘINY) as far as the terminus PETŘINY.

    From the city centre, take the Metro green line A as far as the "Hradčanská" station. From there, take tram No 1 or 18 (in the direction PETŘINY) as far as the terminus PETŘINY.

    How to reach the Komenský hall of residence

    From the Institute, take tram No 1, 2, or 18 and get off at "Vozovna Střešovice" (7 stops), change for tram No 8 (in the opposite direction, BÍLÁ HORA), in July also No 22 or 23, get off at the next stop ("Hládkov"), and go forward to the Parléřova Street. You can also use from "Vozovna Střešovice" any of buses No 108, 174, 180, 217 to the next stop ("Hládkov") and come over pedestrian bridge directly to the hall of residence. Another way is to leave tram No 1, 2, or 18 at "Sibeliova" (6 stops), turn right and after 100 m go downstairs to the "Hládkov" tram stop and proceed as above.

    From the city centre, take the Metro green line A and go to the "Hradčanská" station. From there, take tram No 8 (in the direction BÍLÁ HORA), get off at "Hládkov" (3 stops), and go forward to the Parléřova Street. From the city centre you may also take direct lines by tram No 22 or 23, get off at "Hládkov", and proceed as above.

    How to reach the Kajetánka hall of residence

    From the Institute, take any tram (1,2,18) to the "Vozovna Střešovice" stop (7 stops), and change for any of buses 108, 174, 180 (in the opposite direction) to the "Kajetánka" stop (2 stops).

    How to reach the Academy residence

    From the Institute, take tram No 1 or 18, get off at "Hradčanská" (9 stops), immediately after entering subway turn right and continue to the most remote exit. From here, walk 300 m through Pod Kaštany Street, then turn 45° left to Pelléova Street and continue another 300 m to the residence.

    From the city centre, take the Metro green line A to "Hradčanská" station. Leaving escalator turn left and proceed as above.

    How to reach the Benedictine archabbey of St. Adalbert and St. Margaret in Břevnov

    From the Institute, follow the route to the Větrník refectory. Behind the refectory, continue along Na Větrníku street eastward to the next crossing (with Myslivečkova street, 200 m) and turn right to the abbey garden and go straight on down to the abbey.

    From the city centre or from Komenský hall of residence, take tram No 8 or 22 (in the direction BÍLÁ HORA) to the "Břevnovský klášter" stop (5 stops from "Hládkov"). The abbey can be seen from the stop.

    From Kajetánka hall of residence, the abbey can be seen westward (about 15-min walk). Nevertheless, you can also take bus No 108, 174 or 180 (1 stop uphill).

    Taxi

    The taxi fare is 22 Kč per kilometre and 30 Kč the boarding fee within the city boundaries. The special taxi fare from the Komenský hall of residence or from the Institute to the airport is Kč 600-700 Kč.

    We recommend negotiating the fare before entering a cab and asking for a bill before payment. (Be careful with taxis.)

    Special transport

    A special bus will bring the participants from the Academy residence to the Institute only in the morning; the departure times are given on the notice board at the Registration Desk. The bus will also bring them to the concert on Monday (departure from the Academy residence at 19:30).

    Air and railway transport

    Prague has direct air links with most capitals in Europe and with many overseas countries. The international airport Praha is situated about 20 km from the city centre. Of buses in service at the airport, we recommend bus No 179 for reaching the Institute and bus No 119 for connection to the Metro station "Dejvická" (line A). Bus fare: 12 Kč.

    Buses operated by the CEDAZ Co. run from the airport to the city terminal near the Metro station "Náměstí Republiky" (line B) in 30-min intervals. Bus fare: 90 Kč.

    International trains leave Prague from the following stations: Praha, hlavní nádraží (Main Station; Metro line C), Praha – Holešovice (Metro line C), and Praha – Smíchov (Metro line B).

    REFRESHMENTS AND LUNCH

    Coffee, tea, and soft drinks will be available during the breaks of the programme sessions.

    Lunch will be served from Monday through Thursday (12:30-13:30) to active participants and registered accompanying persons (except for Tuesday to the latter) in the refectory of the hall of residence "Větrník" in walking distance from the Institute. Admission by tickets (L1 – L4) only.

    Menu is available here

    Refreshments and lunch are included in the registration fee.

    SOCIAL EVENTS

    Welcome reception

    Sunday, 16 July, 19:00-21:00. All registered participants are cordially invited to take part in a complimentary get-together party with cold dishes in the Komenský hall of residence.

    Piano concert

    Monday, 17 July, 20:00. Piano concert at the Theresian Hall of the Benedictine archabbey of St. Adalbert and St. Margaret in Břevnov.

    Excursion with informal dinner

    Wednesday, July 19, 14:00-23:00. Visit to the château Kozel, originally hunter's lodge situated in a large landscaped park. The excursion continues in Plzeň, city famous for its brewery and heavy machinery Škoda. Visit to the unique Brewery museum. The informal dinner will be served in the Pilsner Urquell restaurant.

    The bus departs from the Institute at 14:00 and returns to the Academy residence, Komenský hall of residence and Kajetánka hall of residence. Admission by tickets ("Excursion") only.

    Price: CHF 90.

    Farewell toast

    Thursday, 20 July: After the last lecture, all participants are invited to a farewell drink in the entrance hall of the Institute.


    ACCOMPANYING PERSONS PROGRAMME

    Admission only to the registered persons (including children) who paid the fee. The fee includes four lunches, three of which (on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday) are served in the refectory of the halls of residence "Větrník" from 12:30 to 13:30 (see p. 9). Please, present your tickets when entering the bus ("Accompanying Persons Programme") or the refectory (AP L1 – AP L4).

    Monday, 17 July

    14:00-17:00 – Introductory sightseeing in Prague.

    The bus departs from the Institute and returns to the Academy residence, Komenský hall of residence and Kajetánka hall of residence.

    Tuesday, 18 July

    09:00-17:00 – Visit to glassworks Nižbor producing hand-cut lead crystal. Visit to the medieval castle Křivoklát, 50 km west of Prague which used to be a seat of rulers of Bohemia from the Přemyslid dynasty (until 1306) and of kings of the Luxemburgh (1310 –1437) and Jagiello (1471-1526) dynasties. Lunch in a restaurant in the vicinity of the castle.

    The bus departs from the Institute and returns to the Academy residence, Komenský hall of residence and Kajetánka hall of residence.

    Wednesday, 19 July

    09:00-12:30 – Guided visit to the Prague Castle (Hradčany).

    The bus departs from the Institute. After a walk through the Castle area and to "Malostranské náměstí" (Lesser-Town Square), the bus returns to the halls of residence "Větrník".

    Thursday, 20 July

    09:00-12:30 – Guided tour including a walk over the Gothic Charles Bridge (Karlův most), often called "the gallery of statues in the open air", and through the Old Town of Prague.

    The bus departs from the Institute, and returns to the halls of residence "Větrník".


    TECHNICAL PROGRAMME

    PRESENTATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS

    Sessions

    All sessions will be held in the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Praha 6 – Petřiny, Heyrovského náměstí 2.

    Language

    English is the working language of the Microsymposium. No translation will be provided.

    Main lectures

    The presentation time for each lecture is 40 minutes, including discussion.

    Special lectures

    The presentation time for each lecture is 30 minutes, including discussion.

    Poster communications

    Poster sessions will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, always in the morning. Posters should be mounted the day preceding the corresponding session to make them freely accessible to the participants, and removed till the Tuesday or Thursday afternoon.

    PRESENTATION FACILITIES

    Blackboard, projector of 5 x 5 cm slides (the slide projector will not function with slides thicker than 2.5 mm), overhead projector, and videoprojector (XGA) with the possibility of connecting to a notebook, to local PC (ZIP, CD, FDD 3.5) or to VHS are available for lectures and discussions; The speakers are requested to bring their slides to the operator during the break before the session. Boards for mounting posters as well as pushpins and felt-tip pens are available in the poster area.

    PUBLICATION OF LECTURES

    Both main lectures and special lectures will be published in a special volume of Macromolecular Symposia.

    MAIN LECTURES

    ML 1 K. Ulbrich, V. Šubr, M. Pechar, D. Plocová, J. Strohalm, T. Etrych, M. Jelínková, M. Kovář, B. Říhová (Czech Republic)
    Antibody-targeted Polymer Carriers of Drugs
    ML 2 S.W. Kim (U.S.A.)
    Novel Functional Polymers for Gene Delivery
    ML 3 K. Kataoka (Japan)
    Tailor-made Block Copolymer Micelles and Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery
    ML 4 R. Zeeman, L.D.D. Olde Damink, M. Hendriks, P.T. Cahalan, P.B. van Wachem, L.A. Brouwer, M.J.A. van Luyn, M.J.B. Wissink, G.H.M. Engbers, W.G. van Aken, A.A. Poot, P.J. Dijkstra, J. Feijen, (Netherlands)
    Collagen-based Biomaterials
    ML 5 T. Okano, J. E. Chung, M. Yokoyama (Japan)
    Temperature-responsive Intelligent Polymers for Targeted Drug Delivery
    ML 6 D. A. Tirrell (U.S.A.)
    Engineering Molecular and Cellular Recognition in Artificial Proteins
    ML 7 R. Duncan, S. Richardson, N. Pattrick(U.K.), P. Ferruti (Italy)
    Synthetic Vectors for Intracytoplasmic Delivery
    ML 8 J.A. Hubbell (Switzerland)
    Degradable and Resorbable Hydrogels for Local Delivery and Modulation of Biological Responses

    SPECIAL LECTURES

      H. Ringsdorf (Germany)
    Bioinspired Polymers: Where East Meets West and North Meets South
    (special opening lecture)
    SL 1 V.R. Caiolfa, M. Farao, E. Frigerio A, C. Pellizzoni A, M. Zamai, E. Pesenti, A. Suarato (Italy)
    Pharmacological Profile of HPMA-Copolymers of Camptothecin
    SL 2 B. Říhová, J. Strohalm, M. Jelínková, O. Hovorka, M. Kovář, D. Plocová, M. Šírová, M. Šťastný, K. Ulbrich (Czech Republic)
    Immunoprotective Therapy with Targeted Anticancer Drugs
    SL 3 J.B. Lloyd (United Kingdom)
    The Lysosome/Endosome Membrane: A Barrier to Polymer-based Drug Delivery?
    SL 4 T. Minko, P. Kopečková, J. Kopeček (U.S.A.)
    Mechanism of Anticancer Action of HPMA Copolymer-bound Doxorubicin
    SL 5 A.S. Hoffman, C. Cheung, C. Lackey, N. Murthy, P. Stayton, T. Kyriakides, P. Bornstein, N. Fausto, J. Campbell, O. Press (U.S.A.)
    Design of Synthetic Polymers to Enhance Intracellular Trafficking of DNA
    SL 6 J.P. Kennedy, G. Fenyvesi, R.P. Levy, K.S. Rosenthal (U.S.A.)
    Designed Rubbery Polymers for Biomaterial Applications
    SL 7 N.A. Platé, L.I. Valuev (Russia)
    Novel Aspects of Oral Drug Delivery through Polymeric Hydrogels
    SL 8 J.M. Anderson (U.S.A.)
    Biomedical Polymer Modulation of Macrophage and Foreign Body Giant Cell Adhesion and Function
    SL 9 A. Rothen-Weinhold, J. Barr, S.Y. Ng, H.-R. Shen, R. Gurny, J. Heller (U.S.A.)
    Protein Release from Poly(ortho ester)-extruded Rods
    SL 10 S. Einmahl (Switzerland), F. Behar-Cohen (France), C. Tabatabay, R. Gurny (Switzerland)
    Treatment of Intraocular Diseases With Poly(ortho ester)-based Drug Delivery Systems
    SL 11 C. Gervelas, T. Avramoglou, J. Jozefonvicz, M. Jozefowicz (France)
    Tailor-made Biomimetic Random Copolymers for Medical Applications
    SL 12 J.J. Kim, K. Park, (U.S.A.)
    Modulated Insulin Delivery Using Phase-reversible Glucose-sensitive Hydrogels
    SL 13 A.V. Kabanov, E.V. Batrakova, S. Li, V. Yu. Alakhov (U.S.A.)
    Selective Energy Depletion and Sensitization of Multiple Drug Resistant Cancer Cells by Pluronic Block Copolymers
    SL 14 T. Kissel, T. Jung, A. Breitenbach, W. Kamm (Germany)
    Biodegradable Graft Polyesters Based on Poly(lactide-co-glycolide) and PVAL for Oral Vaccine Delivery
    SL 15 R.M. Ottenbrite, R. Zhao, M. Haratake (U.S.A.)
    Oligopeptides as Potential Insulin Drug Delivery System
    SL 16 E. Neuse (South Africa)
    Polymeric Organoiron Compounds as Pro-drugs in Cancer Research
    SL 17 D. Oupický (Czech Republic), K.D. Fisher, Y. Stallwood, M. Ogris, V. Mautner, L.W. Seymour (United Kingdom)
    Polymer-based Systems for Site Specific Gene Delivery and Transfection
    SL 18 D. Putnam, C. Gentry, R. Langer (U.S.A.)
    Design and Synthesis of High Efficiency Synthetic Gene Delivery Systems
    SL 19 P.-Y. Yeh, P.L. Smith (U.S.A.)
    Physiological Considerations in Dosage Form Design
    SL 20 T. Hirano, T.Kondo, T.Todoroki, S.Ohashi (Japan)
    Design of the Conjugate of Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) with the Copolymer of Divinyl Ether and Maleic Anhydride as an Anti-inflammatory Agent
    SL 21 Y.H. Bae, S.I. Kang, K. Na (Korea)
    Sulfonamide-containing Polymers: A New Class of pH-sensitive Polymers and Gels

    MICROSYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE

    Sunday 14:00-21:00 Registration  
    16 JULY 19:00 – 21:00 Welcome reception  
           
    Monday 09:00 – 09:25 Opening ceremony  
    17 JULY 09:25 – 09:55 Opening lecture

    H. Ringsdorf (Germany)

     
      09:55 – 10:35 K. Ulbrich (Czech Republic) ML 1
      10:35 – 11:05 Coffee break  
      11:05 – 11:35 A. Suarato (Italy) SL 1
      11:35 – 12:15 S.W. Kim (U.S.A.) ML 2
      12:15 – 14:00 Lunch  
      14:00 – 14:30 B. Říhová (Czech Republic) SL 2
      14:30 – 15:00 J.B. Lloyd (U.K.) SL 3
      15:00 – 15:30 T. Minko (U.S.A.) SL 4
      15:30 – 16:00 Coffee break  
      16:00 – 16:40 K. Kataoka (Japan) ML 3
      16:40 – 17:10 A.S. Hoffman (U.S.A.) SL 5
      17:10 – 17:40 J.P. Kennedy (U.S.A) SL 6
           
      20:00 Concert  
           
    Tuesday 08:30 – 09:10 J. Feijen (Netherlands) ML 4
    18 JULY 09:10 – 09:40 L.I. Valuev (Russia) SL 7
      09:40 – 10:10 J.M. Anderson (U.S.A.) SL 8
      10:10 – 10:40 J. Heller (U.S.A.) SL 9
      10:40 – 11:00 Coffee break  
      11:00 – 12:15 Poster session I PS 1
      12:15 – 14:00 Lunch  
      14:00 – 14:40 T. Okano (Japan) ML 5
      14:40. 15:10 S. Einmahl (Switzerland) SL 10
      15:10 – 15:40 M. Jozefowicz (France) SL 11
      15:40 – 16:10 Coffee break  
      16:10 – 16:40 K. Park (U.S.A.) SL 12
      16:40 – 17:10 A.V. Kabanov (U.S.A.) SL 13
      17:10 – 17:40 T. Kissel (Germany) SL 14
           
    Wednesday 08:30 – 09:10 D.A. Tirrell (U.S.A.) ML 6
    19 JULY 09:10 – 09:40 R.M. Ottenbrite (U.S.A.) SL 15
      09:40 – 10:10 E. Neuse (South Africa) SL 16
      10:10 – 10:40 L.W. Seymour (U.K.) SL 17
      10:40 – 11:00 Coffee break  
      11:00 – 12:15 Poster session 2 PS 2
      12:15 – 14:00 Lunch  
      14:00 – 23:00 Excursion & Informal dinner  
           
    Thursday
    20 JULY
    09:00 – 10:10 Panel discussion
    Discussion leader
    J.D. Andrade (U.S.A.)
    PD
      10:10– 10:40 D. Putnam (U.S.A.) SL18
      10:40 – 11:05 Coffee break  
      11:05 – 11:45 R. Duncan (U.K.) ML 7
      11:45 – 12:15 P.-Y. Yeh (U.S.A) SL 19
      12:15 – 14:00 Lunch  
      14:00 – 14:40 J. A. Hubbell (Switzerland) ML 8
      14:40 – 15:10 T. Hirano (Japan) SL 20
      15:10 – 15:40 Y.H. Bae (Korea) SL 21
      15:40 J. Kopeček (U.S.A.) Closing remarks
        Farewell  

    Session timetables

    Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

    Monday, 17 July

    09:00 opening ceremony

    Opening addresses:

    K. Ulbrich
    Director of the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry
    Microsymposium Chairman

    J.W. Mauger
    Dean of the College of Pharmacy of University of Utah

    P. Kratochvíl
    Representative of the IUPAC

    09:25 Lecture session 1 Chairpersons: J.D. Andrade (U.S.A.)
    B. Říhová (Czech Republic)
    09:25 Opening lecture

    H. Ringsdorf (Germany)
    Bioinspired Polymers: Where East Meets West and North Meets South

    9:55 Main lecture ML 1

    K. Ulbrich, V. Šubr, M. Pechar, D. Plocová, J. Strohalm, T. Etrych, M. Jelínková, M. Kovář, B. Říhová (Czech Republic)
    Antibody-targeted Polymer Carriers of Drugs

    11:05 Special lecture SL 1

    V.R. Caiolfa, M. Farao, E. Frigerio, A.C. Pellizzoni, A.M. Zamai, E. Pesenti, A. Suarato (Italy)

    Pharmacological Profile of HPMA-Copolymers of Camptothecin

    11:35 Main lecture ML 2

    S.W. Kim (U.S.A.)
    Novel Functional Polymers for Gene Delivery

    MONDAY, 17 JULY

    14:00 Lecture session 2 Chairpersons: H. Ringsdorf (Germany)

    J. Vacík (Czech Republic)

    14:00 Special lecture SL 2

    B. Říhová, J. Strohalm, M. Jelínková, O. Hovorka, M. Kovář, D. Plocová, M. Šírová, M. Šťastný, K. Ulbrich (Czech Republic)
    Immunoprotective Therapy with Targeted Anticancer Drugs

    14:30 Special lecture SL 3

    J.B. Lloyd (U.K.)
    The Lysosome/Endosome Membrane: A Barrier to Polymer-based Drug Delivery?

    15:00 Special lecture SL 4

    T. Minko, P. Kopečková, J. Kopeček (U.S.A.)
    Mechanism of Anticancer Action of HPMA Copolymer-bound Doxorubicin

    16:00 Lecture session 3 Chairpersons: J.M. Anderson (U.S.A.)

    F. Rypáček (Czech Republic)

    16:00 Main lecture ML 3

    K. Kataoka (Japan)
    Tailor-made Block Copolymer Micelles and Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery

    16:40 Special lecture SL 5

    A.S. Hoffman, C. Cheung, C. Lackey, N. Murthy, P. Stayton, T. Kyriakides, P. Bornstein, N. Fausto, J. Campbell, O. Press (U.S.A.)
    Design of Synthetic Polymers to Enhance Intracellular Trafficking of DNA

    17:10 Special leture SL 6

    J.P. Kennedy, G. Fenyvesi, R.P. Levy, K.S. Rosenthal (U.S.A.)
    Designed Rubbery Polymers for Biomaterial Applications


    TUESDAY, 18 JULY

    08:30 LECTURE SESSION 4 Chairpersons: J.B. Lloyd (U.K.)

    M. Houska (Czech Republic)

    08:30 Main lecture ML 4

    R. Zeeman, L.D.D. Olde Damink, M. Hendriks, P.T. Cahalan, P.B. van Wachem, L.A. Brouwer, M.J.A. van Luyn, M.J.B. Wissink, G.H.M. Engbers, W.G. van Aken, A.A. Poot, P.J. Dijkstra, J. Feijen, (Netherlands)
    Collagen-based Biomaterials

    09:10 Special lecture SL 7

    N.A. Platé, L.I. Valuev (Russia)
    Novel Aspects of Oral Drug Delivery through Polymeric Hydrogels

    09:40 Special lecture SL 8

    J.M. Anderson (U.S.A.)
    Biomedical Polymer Modulation of Macrophage and Foreign Body Giant Cell Adhesion and Function

    10:10 Special lecture SL 9

    A. Rothen-Weinhold, J. Barr, S.Y. Ng, H.-R. Shen, R. Gurny, J. Heller (U.S.A.)
    Protein Release from Poly(ortho ester)-extruded Rods

    11:00

    Poster Session: PS 1

    P 1 P. Peterková, L. Lapčík, Jr.
    Biocompatibilization of Poly(propylene) Based Wrapping Materials
    P 2 L. Toman, P. Vlček, J. Michálek, J. Vacík, K. Smetana, B. Dvořánková, J. Spěváček, P. Holler, I. Kelnar
    Utilization of Multifunctionalized Polyisobutylene a
    s Building Blocks for the Synthesis of Polymer Networks for Biomedical Applications
    P 3 R. Rozhnova, N. Galatenko
    Biodegraded Implants with Drug Action
    P 4 Č. Koňák, B. Gantchev, S.M. Teodorescu, K. Matyjaszewski, P. Kopečková, J. Kopeček
    Micelles of Pol
    y[N-(2-hydroxypropyl)methacrylamide-block-butyl acrylate] in Water/Dimethylformamide Mixed Solvents
    P 5 J. Lukáš, V. Palečková, J. Mokrý, J. Karbanová, B. Dvořánková
    Hydrogels for Encapsulation of Cells: Characterization and Application
    in Encapsulation of Dopamin-producing Cells
    P 6 M. Grigorjeva, I. Gladir, N. Galatenko
    The Polyurethane Systems as Drug Carriers: Kinetic Models
    P 7 D. Neradovic, W.L.J. Hinrichs, J.J. Kettenes-Van Den Bosch, C.F. Van Nostrum, W.E. Hennink
    Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) with Hydrolyzable Lactic Acid Ester Side Groups:
    A New Type of Thermosensitive Polymer Suitable for Drug Delivery Purposes
    P 8 H. Drnovská, L. Lapčík
    Hyaluronate as a Tool for Modification of the Viscoelastic Properties in Connective Tissue Matrix
    P 9 D.D. N`Da, M.G. Meirim, E.W. Neuse, W.-C. Shen
    Polymer Conjugates Comprising the Antiproliferative Ferrocene System Carrier-Bound via Ester Links
    P 10 P. Kuzma, A.J. Moo-Young, I.M. Spitz, H. Quandt, T. Lindenberg, B. Chertin, A. Farkas, J. Frick, P. Schlegel
    HydronTM Implant for Continuous Treatment of Prostate Cancer: Twelve Months and Beyond
    P 11 F. Tajarobi, M. El-Sayed, B. Rege, J. Polli, H. Ghandehari
    Transport of Poly(amidoamine) (PAMAM) Dendrimers across Madin-Darby Canine Kidney (MDCK) Cell Lines
    P 12 N. Mphephu, M.G. Meirim, E. W. Neuse, W.C. Shen
    Water-Soluble Conjugates Featuring Platinum Complexes Carrier-Bound through cis-Dihydroxylatometal Chelation
    P 13 D. Oupický, L.W. Seymour
    Improved Pharmacokinetics of Poly-L-Lysine/DNA Complexes Stabilised with Intracellularly Cleavable Surface Crosslinking
    P 14 M. Yokoyama, M. Kurisawa, T. Okano
    Gene Expression Control by Temperature
    P 15 L.I. Dahms, K. Lützow, W. Albrecht, D. Paul, G. Kossmehl
    Preparation of Bioconjugates and Covalent Binding to Polymers
    P 16 M. El-Sayed, M. F. Kiani, M. D. Naimark, H. Ghandehari
    Influence of Polymeric Structural Features on the Transport of Poly(amidoamine) Dendrimers across Biological Barriers
    P 17 A. David, P. Kopečková, A. Rubinstein, J. Kopeček
    Targetable HPMA Copolymer Conjugates: Biorecognition, Internalization and Cytotoxicity in Colon-Adenocarcinoma and Hepatocar
    cinoma Cells
    P 18 A.A.A. De Queiroz, H.G. Ferraz, G.A. Abraham, J. San Román
    Development of Hydroactive Dressing Based on Chitosan Membranes
    P 19 M. Kissel, P. Peschke, V. Šubr, K. Ulbrich, E. Friedrich, J. Debus
    Uptake of Poly[N-(2-hydroxypropyl)methacrylamide] in Organs and its Cellular Detection in Tumor-bearing Rats
    P 20 Y. Tang, J.R. Lu, A. Lewis, T. Vick
    Water Diffusion in Biocompatible PC Polymer Films
    P 21 A.-M. Balazuc, M. Lagranderie, G. Marchal, V. Coessens, E. Roseeuw, E. Schacht, D. Domurado
    Vectorized Norfloxacin is Effective in Vivo against Mycobacteria
    P 22 M. Kulikova, M. Berkovich, A. Abramson, V. Naumov
    Adsorption of Poly(vinyl acetal)s on the Submerged Interface
    P 23 E.A. Markvicheva, G.B. Sukhorukov, S.V. Kuptsova, A.A. Vikhrov
    Encapsulation of Proteins and DNA Using Layer-by-layer Adsorption: Method and Applications
    P 24 T.G. Park
    Doxorubicin Conjugated Biodegradable Polymeric Micelles and Nanoparticles for Cancer Therapy
    P 25 J. Souček, P. Poučková, D. Hloušková, M. Zadinová, Z. Hrkal, D. Plocová, J. Strohalm, K. Ulbrich
    Specific Antitumor Activity of Poly[N-(2-hydroxypropyl)methacrylamide] Conjugated Bovine Seminal Ribonuclease
    P 26 S. Strandman, A. Koskelainen, H. Tenhu
    Crown Ether-substituted Water-soluble Graft Copolymers
    P 27 V.A. Izumrudov, V.I. Muronetz, M.B. Dainiak, I. Yu. Galaev, Bo Mattiasson
    Production of Fab Fragments of Monoclonal Antibodies With the Use of Synthetic Polyelectrolytes
    P 28 V.A. Izumrudov, M.V. Zhiryakova
    General Principles of Creating of DNA-containing Polyelectrolyte Complexes with Controllable Stability
    P 29 S. Farè, P. Petrini, M.C. Tanzi
    Effects of Aging under Dynamic Conditions in Physiological-like Environments on the Mechanical Behavior of Medical Grade Polyurethanes
    P 30 P. Petrini, S. Farè, M.C. Tanzi
    Designing Polyurethanes for Biomedical Devices, Tissue Engineering and Drug Release
    14:00 LECTURE SESSION 5 Chairpersons: G. Wilson (U.S.A.)

    E. Syková (Czech Republic)

    14:00 Main lecture ML 5

    T. Okano, J. E. Chung, M. Yokoyama (Japan)
    Temperature-responsive Intelligent Polymers for Targeted Drug Delivery

    14:40 Special lecture SL 10

    S. Einmahl (switzerland), F. Behar-Cohen (France), C. Tabatabay, R, Gurny (Switzerland)
    Treatment of Intraocular Diseases With Poly(ortho ester)-based Drug Delivery Systems

    15:10 Special lecture SL 11

    C. Gervelas, T. Avramoglou, J. Jozefonvicz, M. Jozefowicz (France)
    Tailor-made Biomimetic Random Copolymers for Medical Applications

    16:10 LECTURE SESSION 6 Chairpersons: R. Duncan (U.K.)

    V. Šubr (Czech Republic)

    16:10 Special lecture SL 12

    J.J. Kim, K. Park, (U.S.A.)
    Modulated Insulin Delivery Using Phase-reversible Glucose-sensitive Hydrogels

    16:40 Special lecture SL 13

    A.V. Kabanov, E.V. Batrakova, S. Li, V.Yu. Alakhov (U.S.A.)
    Selective Energy Depletion and Sensitization of Multiple Drug Resistant Cancer Cells by Pluronic Block Copolymers

    17:10 Special lecture SL 14

    T. Kissel, T. Jung, A. Breitenbach, W. Kamm (Germany)
    Biodegradable Graft Polyesters Based on Poly(lactide-co-glycolide) and PVAL for Oral Vaccine Delivery


    Wednesday, 19 JULY

    08:30 LECTURE SESSION 7 Chairpersons: T. Kissel (Germany)

    J. Lukáš (Czech Republic)

    08:30 Main lecture ML 6

    D.A. Tirrell (U.S.A.)
    Engineering Molecular and Cellular Recognition in Artificial Proteins

    09:10 Special lecture SL 15

    R.M. Ottenbrite, R. Zhao, M. Haratake (U.S.A.)
    Oligopeptides as Potential Insulin Drug Delivery System

    09:40 Special lecture SL 16

    E. Neuse (South Africa)
    Polymeric Organoiron Compounds as Pro-drugs in Cancer Research

    10:10 Special lecture SL 17

    D. Oupický (Czech Republic) K.D. Fisher, Y. Stallwood, M. Ogris, V. Mautner, L.W. Seymour (U.K.)
    Polymer-based Systems for Site Specific Gene Delivery and Transfection

    11:00 Poster Session: PS 2
    P 31 M. El Fray, P. Prowans
    Studies on Multiblock Poly(ester-ester)s for Biomedical Applications:
    Experimental Studies in Rats
    P 32 T. Reschel, K. Ulbrich, Č. Koňák, D. Oupický, L. Seymour
    Synthetic Polymers for Delivery of Genes
    P 33 L. Vargová, Š. Kubinová, L. Tao, K. Ulbrich, V. Šubr, C. Nicholson, E. Syková
    Diffusion of PHPMA Polymers in Brain Extracellular Space
    P 34 E.W. Neuse, M.G. Meirim, H.M. Netshifhefhe, W.-C. Shen
    Antiproliferative Monoamine-Coordinated Platinum Complexes Conjugated to Water-Soluble Carrier Polymers
    P 35 E. Brynda, M. Houska, A. Wikerstal, A. Brandenburg
    Interaction of Blood Plasma with Immobilized Protein Assemblies
    P 36 Z. Mustafaeva, M. Demchenko, E. Ergen, A. S. Dilgimen, M. Mustafaev
    Immunogenic Ecity of Amphiphilic Water Soluble Conjugates of Serum Proteins with Temperature-sensitive Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)
    P 37 I. Lacík, T.G. Wang, A.V. Anilkumar
    Design of Microcapsule for Encapsulation of Living Cells Based on Polyelectrolyte Complexation Role of the Anti-Gelling Cation
    P 38 T. Etrych, K. Ulbrich, M. Jelínková, B. Říhová
    Polymer and Polymer-Antibody Conjugates With Hydrazone-attached Doxorubicin
    P 39 M. Pechar, A. Braunová, K. Ulbrich
    Poly(ethylene glycol) Multiblock Copolymers Containing Ester Bonds as Biodegradable Water-Soluble Carriers of Drugs
    P 40 H. Mazi, B. Zümreoglu-Karan, A. Güner
    Dextran-Rare Earth Ion Dynamics in Aqueous Solutions
    P 41 H. Kaplan Can, A. Güner, Z.M.O. Rzaev
    Characterization of
    g -Ray Induced Povidone and Povidone/Persulfate Systems
    P 42 Z.M.O. Rzaev, A. Güner, H. Kaplan Can, Ő. Akman, B. Kirci
    Synthesis and Properties of Some Selective Cl-, P- and N-containing Dextran Hydrogels
    P 43 V. Šubr, T. Etrych, K. Ulbrich, T. Hirano, T. Kondo, T. Todoroki
    Polymer Conjugates of Superoxide Dismutase
    P 44 P. Ferruti, R. Mendichi, M. Casolaro, S.C.W. Richardson, N.G. Pattrick, R. Duncan
    Amphoteric Poly(amido-amine)s as Endosomolytic Polymers
    P 45 M. Šírová, M. Jelínková, M. Kovář, P. Rossmann. K. Ulbrich, B. Říhová
    Natural Killer Cell Activity in Tumor-Bearing Mice Treated with Doxorubicin and HPMA-Bound Doxorubicin (PK1)
    P 46 M. Šťastný, J. Strohalm, M. Kovář, D. Plocová, K. Ulbrich, B. Říhová
    HP
    MA Hydrogels Containing Different Anticancer Drugs and their Efficacy in the Treatment of B-Cell Leukemia
    P 47 M. Kovář, J. Strohalm, K. Ulbrich, B. Říhová
    Modification of Two Different Anti-CD71 Monoclonal Antibodies with Poly(HPMA) Carrier Produces Inve
    rse Effect
    P 48 M. Jelínková, K. Ulbrich, J. Strohalm, T. Etrych, B. Říhová
    "Star-like" Macromolecular Prodrugs
    P 49 M. Gorshkova, L. Stotskaya, E.Pecherskikh
    Immunological Features of Macromolecular Prodrug for Controlled Release of Anthracycline Antibiotic
    P 50 B. Rittich, J. Lenfeld, A. Španová, I. Marková, Yu. Ohlashenyy, M.J. Beneš
    Study of Activity of DNASE I Immobilized on Magnetic Cellulose
    P 51 V. Chytrý, K. Ulbrich
    Temperature-responsive Polymer Bound Doxorubicin
    P 52 P. Bureš, N.A. Peppas
    A New Dispersion Technique for Micro- and Nanoparticle Formation of Drug Delivery Carriers Based on Poly(acrylic acid)
    P 53 J. Vacík, K. Smetana, Jr., B. Dvořánková, J. Michálek, J. Labský, L. Brož
    Polymeric Support for Cultivation and Transfer of Skin Cells
    P 54 M.G. Meirim, D.D. N`Da, E.W. Neuse, W.-C.Shen, C.J.E. van Rensburg
    Anticancer Prodrugs Based on Poly(aspartamide)-conjugated Methotrexate
    P 55 C. Wang, R.J. Stewart, J. Kopeček
    Novel Design of Smart Hydrogels from Synthetic and Genetically Engineered Polymers
    P 56 A. De Simone, C. Hunter, A. J. Ryan, S. MacNeil
    PEG-Peptide Block Copolymers for Fabrication of Synthetic Skin
    P 57 H.M. Netshifhefhe, N. Mphephu, M.T. Johnson, E. W. Neuse
    Dicarboxyl-functionalized Carrier Polymers as Precursors of Macromolecular Platinum Drugs
    P 58 F. Tajarobi, M. El-Sayed, B. Rege, J. Polli, H. Ghandehari
    Transport of Poly(amidoamine) (PAMAM) Dendrimers across Madin-Darby Canine Kidney (MDCK) Cell Lines

    Supplement:

    P 59 J. Labský, J. Vacík, P. Hošek
    Polymer bond scavenegers-the breaktrough in wound healing
    P 60, 61, 62 J. Andrade
    Beyond the Mono-Parameter Paradigm -- Looking at the Whole Elephant

    Thursday, 20 JULY

    09:00 PANEL DISCUSSION
      The Future of Biomedical Polymers
    Invited discussion leader: J.D. Andrade (U.S.A.)
    10:10 LECTURE SESSION 8 Chairpersons: A. Rubinstein (Israel)
    E. Brynda (Czech Republic)
    10:10 Special lecture SL 18

    D. Putnam, C. Gentry, R. Langer (U.S.A.)
    Design and Synthesis of High Efficiency Synthetic Gene Delivery Systems

    11:05 Main lecture ML 7

    R. Duncan, S. Richardson, N. Pattrick (U.K), P. Ferruti (Italy)
    Synthetic Vectors for Intracytoplasmic Delivery

    11:45

    Special lecture SL 19

    P.-Y. Yeh, P.L. Smith (U.S.A.)
    Physiological Considerations in Dosage Form Design

    14:00 LECTURE SESSION 9 Chairpersons: S.W. Kim (U.S.A.)
    D. Oupický (Czech Republic)
    14:00 Main lecture ML 8

    J.A. Hubbell (Switzerland)
    Degradable and Resorbable Hydrogels for Local Delivery and Modulation of Biological Responses

    14:40 Special lecture SL 20

    T. Hirano, T.Kondo, T.Todoroki, S.Ohashi (Japan)
    Design of the Conjugate of Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) with the Copolymer of Divinyl Ether and Maleic Anhydride as an Anti-inflammatory Agent

    15:10

    Special lecture SL 21

    Y.H. Bae, S.I. Kang, K. Na (Korea)
    Sulfonamide-containing Polymers: A New Class of pH-sensitive Polymers and Gels

    15:40 CLOSING REMARKS

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