Abstract
We report a systematic study of a modular approach to create multi-component supramolecular nanostructures that can be tailored to be both enzyme and temperature responsive. Using a straightforward synthetic approach we functionalised a thermal responsive polymer, poly(2-isopropyl-2-oxazoline), with fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl-amino acids that drive the self-assembly. Depending on the properties of appended amino acids, these polymers undergo substantial morphological changes in response to the catalytic action of alkaline phosphatase.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1399-1415 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Polymers |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 3 |
Early online date | 24 Jul 2012 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 30 Sept 2012 |
Keywords
- responsive polymers
- amino acids
- enzyme responsive materials
- modular approach
- multi-component
- supramolecular nanostructures
- thermal responsive polymer,
- fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl-amino acids