Self-targeting of zwitterion-based platforms for nano-antimicrobials and nanocarriers
Da‐Yuan Wang, Linzhu Su, Guang Yang, Yijin Ren, Mingqing Zhang, Haoren Jing, Xipeng Zhang, Roger Bayston, Henny C. van der Mei, Henk J. Busscher, Linqi Shi
Abstract
Different anionic and cationic groups occurring in zwitterions, and the pH responsive groups required for self-targeting. The different steps in self-targeting are outlined in the outer circle, numbered in the order of occurrence during self-targeting.
Topics & Concepts
ZwitterionNanocarriersCationic polymerizationNanotechnologyNano-Materials scienceCombinatorial chemistryChemistryPolymer chemistryDrug deliveryOrganic chemistryMoleculeComposite materialNanoplatforms for cancer theranosticsNanoparticle-Based Drug DeliverySupramolecular Self-Assembly in Materials