| abstract |
The present invention is produced as a polymerized peptide prepared by oxidatively cross-linking collagen-like peptides having the triple-helical structure containing three peptide chains each containing multiple cysteine (Cys) residues. This polymerized peptide can be processed into a hydrogel and a thin membrane sheet before use, and is capable of imparting a particular physiological function such as cellular adhesion by incorporating functional amino acid sequences present on biological polymers. Further, the present invention provides a method for producing the abovementioned polymerized peptide and the like; and use applications employing the same, such as cell culturing, wound dressing, and compositions including regenerative medical materials and research materials. |