Poly(L-Tyrosine)-Containing Dehydropeptides: Hydrogels vs. Bioadhesives

deprotected dehydropeptides displayed reduced gelation propensity but formed cohesive films with measurable adhesive performance toward hydrophilic substrates. Lap-shear tests demonstrated high shear strengths for the hydrophilic films, highlighting their structural robustness under stress. Overall, this study provides insights into the structure-property relationships governing tyrosine-containing dehydropeptide assemblies and demonstrates their potential as minimalistic building blocks for supramolecular adhesive materials.