Self-assemblies of amphiphilic homopolymers: synthesis, morphology studies and biomedical applications

2015 ◽  
Vol 51 (58) ◽  
pp. 11541-11555 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Zhang ◽  
Kelan Liu ◽  
Klaus Müllen ◽  
Meizhen Yin
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Supramolecular Assemblies ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
Amphiphilic Homopolymers

The need for a simplified access to supramolecular assemblies with enhanced tenability has led to the development of amphiphilic homopolymers (APHPs). This review highlights recent advances and future trends in APHP design, self-assembly, and biomedical applications.

scholarly journals Control over the fibrillization yield by varying the oligomeric nucleation propensities of self-assembling peptides

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun Yin Jerry Lau ◽  
Federico Fontana ◽  
Laurens D. B. Mandemaker ◽  
Dennie Wezendonk ◽  
Benjamin Vermeer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermodynamic Stability ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Supramolecular Assemblies ◽  
Mechanistic Studies ◽  
Molecular Changes ◽  
Self Assembling ◽  
Charged Residues ◽  
Β Sheet

AbstractSelf-assembling peptides are an exemplary class of supramolecular biomaterials of broad biomedical utility. Mechanistic studies on the peptide self-assembly demonstrated the importance of the oligomeric intermediates towards the properties of the supramolecular biomaterials being formed. In this study, we demonstrate how the overall yield of the supramolecular assemblies are moderated through subtle molecular changes in the peptide monomers. This strategy is exemplified with a set of surfactant-like peptides (SLPs) with different β-sheet propensities and charged residues flanking the aggregation domains. By integrating different techniques, we show that these molecular changes can alter both the nucleation propensity of the oligomeric intermediates and the thermodynamic stability of the fibril structures. We demonstrate that the amount of assembled nanofibers are critically defined by the oligomeric nucleation propensities. Our findings offer guidance on designing self-assembling peptides for different biomedical applications, as well as insights into the role of protein gatekeeper sequences in preventing amyloidosis.

scholarly journals Recent advances in smart hydrogels for biomedical applications: From self-assembly to functional approaches

2018 ◽  
Vol 99 ◽  
pp. 117-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
N.N. Ferreira ◽  
L.M.B. Ferreira ◽  
V.M.O. Cardoso ◽  
F.I. Boni ◽  
A.L.R. Souza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Recent Advances

scholarly journals Role of Entropy in Colloidal Self-Assembly

Entropy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (8) ◽  
pp. 877
Author(s):  
Brunno C. Rocha ◽  
Sanjib Paul ◽  
Harish Vashisth
Keyword(s):  
Free Energy ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Colloidal Particles ◽  
The Self ◽  
Crystalline Structures ◽  
Hard Particles ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
Self Assembled

Entropy plays a key role in the self-assembly of colloidal particles. Specifically, in the case of hard particles, which do not interact or overlap with each other during the process of self-assembly, the free energy is minimized due to an increase in the entropy of the system. Understanding the contribution of entropy and engineering it is increasingly becoming central to modern colloidal self-assembly research, because the entropy serves as a guide to design a wide variety of self-assembled structures for many technological and biomedical applications. In this work, we highlight the importance of entropy in different theoretical and experimental self-assembly studies. We discuss the role of shape entropy and depletion interactions in colloidal self-assembly. We also highlight the effect of entropy in the formation of open and closed crystalline structures, as well as describe recent advances in engineering entropy to achieve targeted self-assembled structures.

Recent advances in the fabrication and bio-medical applications of self-assembled dipeptide nanostructures

Nanomedicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-163
Author(s):  
Sonika Chibh ◽  
Jibanananda Mishra ◽  
Avneet Kour ◽  
Virander S Chauhan ◽  
Jiban J Panda
Keyword(s):  
Significant Role ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Natural Phenomenon ◽  
Medical Applications ◽  
Self Assembling ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Self Assembled

Molecular self-assembly is a widespread natural phenomenon and has inspired several researchers to synthesize a compendium of nano/microstructures with widespread applications. Biomolecules like proteins, peptides and lipids are used as building blocks to fabricate various nanomaterials. Supramolecular peptide self-assembly continue to play a significant role in forming diverse nanostructures with numerous biomedical applications; however, dipeptides offer distinctive supremacy in their ability to self-assemble and produce a variety of nanostructures. Though several reviews have articulated the progress in the field of longer peptides or polymers and their self-assembling behavior, there is a paucity of reviews or literature covering the emerging field of dipeptide-based nanostructures. In this review, our goal is to present the recent advancements in dipeptide-based nanostructures with their potential applications.

scholarly journals The effects of cononsolvents on the synthesis of responsive particles via polymerisation-induced thermal self-assembly

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marissa Morales-Moctezuma ◽  
Sebastian G Spain
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Biomedical Applications

Nanogels have emerged as innovative platforms for numerous biomedical applications including gene and drug delivery, biosensors, imaging, and tissue engineering. Polymerisation-induced thermal self-assembly (PITSA) has been shown to be suitable...

Recent Advances of DNA Hydrogels in Biomedical Applications

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huai-Qing Chen ◽  
Wan Yang ◽  
Hua Zuo ◽  
Hua-Wei He ◽  
Ye-Jing Wang
Keyword(s):  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
Dna Hydrogels

Recent Advances in Biomedical Applications of Cholic Acid-Based Macromolecules

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Subhasish Sahoo ◽  
Pooja Ghosh ◽  
Supratim Banerjee ◽  
Priyadarsi De
Keyword(s):  
Cholic Acid ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Recent Advances

Simulated Clustering Dynamics of Colloidal Magnetic Nanoparticles

Nanoscale ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederik Laust Durhuus ◽  
Lau Halkier Wandall ◽  
Mathias Hoeg Boisen ◽  
Mathias Kure ◽  
Marco Beleggia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Nanoparticles ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Magnetic Nanoparticle ◽  
Bottom Up ◽  
Novel Materials ◽  
Nanoparticle Clusters ◽  
Clustering Dynamics

Magnetically guided self-assembly of nanoparticles is a promising bottom-up method to fabricate novel materials and superstructures, such as, for example, magnetic nanoparticle clusters for biomedical applications. The existence of assembled...

scholarly journals Layer-by-Layer Self-Assembly Composite Coatings for Improved Corrosion and Wear Resistance of Mg Alloy for Biomedical Applications

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 515
Author(s):  
Tongfang Liu ◽  
Song Rui ◽  
Sheng Li
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Composite Coatings ◽  
Covalent Bond ◽  
Mg Alloys ◽  
Mg Alloy ◽  
Layer By Layer ◽  
Corrosion Propagation ◽  
Chemical Linkage

Mg alloys are promising biomedical metal due to their natural degradability, good processability, and favorable mechanical properties. However, the poor corrosion resistance limits their further clinical applications. In this study, the combined strategies of surface chemical treatment and layer-by-layer self-assembly were used to prepare composite coatings on Mg alloys to improve the biocorrosion resistance. Specially, alkalized AZ91 Mg alloy generated chemical linkage with silane via Si–O–Mg covalent bond at the interface. Subsequently, Si–OH group from silane formed a crosslinked silane layer by Si–O–Si network. Further chemical assembly with graphene oxide (GO), lengthened the diffusion pathway of corrosive medium. The chemically assembled composite coatings could firmly bond to Mg alloy substrate, which persistently and effectively acted as compact barriers against corrosion propagation. Improved biocorrosion resistance of AZ91 Mg alloy with self-assembly composite coatings of silane/GO was subsequently confirmed by immersion tests. Besides, the Mg alloy exhibited good wear resistance due to outside layer of GO with a lubricant effect. Cell viability of higher than 75% had also been found for the alloy with self-assembly composite coatings, which showed good cytocompatibility.

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