Confinement of folding motifs within central blocks improves single chain polymer nanoparticle folding
Shegufta Farazi, Martina H. Stenzel, Robert Chapman
Abstract
Controlling the location of a folding motif within the backbone of a polymer chain can dramatically improve the folding of the polymer into single chain polymer nanoparticles (SCNPs).
Topics & Concepts
PolymerFolding (DSP implementation)Single chainNanoparticleChain (unit)Protein foldingNanotechnologyChemistryMaterials scienceChemical physicsPhysicsOrganic chemistryImmunologyBiochemistryElectrical engineeringAntibodyAstronomyBiologyEngineeringAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationDendrimers and Hyperbranched PolymersPolymer Surface Interaction Studies