Noncovalent interactions, which usually feature tunable strength, reversibility, and
environmental adaptability, have been recognized as driving forces in a variety of biological …

Abstract 'Smart'bioresponsive materials that are sensitive to biological signals or to
pathological abnormalities, and interact with or are actuated by them, are appealing …

Cells compartmentalize their intracellular environment to orchestrate countless
simultaneous biochemical processes. Many intracellular tasks rely on membrane-less …

Peptide–and protein–nanoparticle conjugates have emerged as powerful tools for
biomedical applications, enabling the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of disease. In …

To date, numerous inorganic nanocarriers have been explored for drug delivery systems
(DDSs). However, the clinical application of inorganic formulations has often been hindered …

Smart or stimuli-responsive materials are an emerging class of materials used for tissue
engineering and drug delivery. A variety of stimuli (including temperature, pH, redox-state …

Elastin-like polypeptides (ELPs) are stimulus-responsive biopolymers derived from human
elastin. Their unique properties—including lower critical solution temperature phase …

The development of drug delivery systems using nanoparticles as carriers for small and
large therapeutic molecules remains a rapidly growing area of research. The advantages of …

Self-assembled peptides have shown outstanding characteristics for vaccine delivery and
drug targeting. Peptide molecules can be rationally designed to self-assemble into specific …

Among the available potential colloidal drug carrier systems, protein-based nanocarriers are
particularly interesting. Meeting requirements such as low cytotoxicity, abundant renewable …