Protein-Based Block Copolymers

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• 作者：Olena S. Rabotyagova ; Peggy Cebe ; David L. Kaplan
• 刊名：Biomacromolecules
• 出版年：2011
• 出版时间：February 14, 2011
• 年：2011
• 卷：12
• 期：2
• 页码：269-289
• 全文大小：877K
• 年卷期：v.12,no.2(February 14, 2011)
• ISSN：1526-4602

文摘

Advances in genetic engineering have led to the synthesis of protein-based block copolymers with control of chemistry and molecular weight, resulting in unique physical and biological properties. The benefits from incorporating peptide blocks into copolymer designs arise from the fundamental properties of proteins to adopt ordered conformations and to undergo self-assembly, providing control over structure formation at various length scales when compared to conventional block copolymers. This review covers the synthesis, structure, assembly, properties, and applications of protein-based block copolymers.