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The controlled assembly of synthetic polymer structures is now possible with an unprecedented range of functional groups and molecular architectures. In this critical review we consider how the ability to create artificial materials over lengthscales ranging from a few nm to several microns is generating systems that not only begin to mimic those in nature but also may lead to exciting applications in synthetic biology (139 references).

Original publication

DOI

10.1039/b809333b

Type

Journal article

Journal

Chem Soc Rev

Publication Date

01/2010

Volume

39

Pages

286 - 300

Keywords

Animals, Bioengineering, Biological Products, Biology, Biomimetics, Cells, Humans, Polymers