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ArticleBiomacromolecules2026

The Structure-Activity Relationship and Anticoagulation Mechanism of Polyglycerol Sulfates of Different Architectures.

Clemens Krage, Marie Weinhart, Benjamin F L Lai, Anja Stöshel, Katharina Achazi, Jayachandran N Kizhakkedathu, Rainer Haag

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Clemens KrageInstitut für Chemie und Biochemie, Freie Universität Berlin, D-14195 Berlin, Germany.
Marie WeinhartInstitut für Chemie und Biochemie, Freie Universität Berlin, D-14195 Berlin, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-5116-5054
Benjamin F L LaiCentre for Blood Research, Life Sciences Institute, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Life Sciences Centre, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada.
Anja StöshelInstitut für Chemie und Biochemie, Freie Universität Berlin, D-14195 Berlin, Germany.
Katharina AchaziInstitut für Chemie und Biochemie, Freie Universität Berlin, D-14195 Berlin, Germany.
Jayachandran N KizhakkedathuCentre for Blood Research, Life Sciences Institute, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Life Sciences Centre, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-7688-7574
Rainer HaagInstitut für Chemie und Biochemie, Freie Universität Berlin, D-14195 Berlin, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-3840-162X

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Abstract

Although unfractionated heparin (UFH) remains a vital agent for rapid anticoagulation, its reliance on animal-derived sources results in batch-to-batch variability and contamination risks, and its clinical application is further restricted by the possibility of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Dendritic polyglycerol sulfates were investigated as heparin analogues in 2004 due to their ability to mimic its charge, which is essential for its acting mechanism, and revealed an anticoagulant activity of 15-35% compared to UFH. In the current study, we found that the anticoagulant effect of polyglycerol sulfates further increases with their flexibility, resulting in a comparable activity of linear polyglycerol sulfate to UFH. Furthermore, we comprehensively analyzed the mechanism of action and discovered an antithrombin-independent, thrombin-selective mechanism. Moreover, we confirmed that FDA-approved protamine sulfate is a viable reversal agent for polyglycerol sulfate.

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AnticoagulantsBlood CoagulationGlycerolPolymersSulfatesAnimalsHeparinHumansProtaminesStructure-Activity RelationshipThrombinAnticoagulantsGlycerolHeparinpolyglycerolPolymersProtaminesSulfatesThrombin

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PMCPMC13169359

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