Nature achieves differentiation of specific and nonspecific binding in molecular interactions
through precise control of biomolecules in space and time. Artificial systems such as …

One could certainly highlight a conceptual resemblance between social interactions as the
basis of societies and civilizations and the ability of molecules to interact in a noncovalent …

Multivalent interactions can be applied universally for a targeted strengthening of an
interaction between different interfaces or molecules. The binding partners form cooperative …

The focus of nanoscience and nanotechnology is gradually shifting from the synthesis of
individual components to their assembly into larger systems and nanostructured materials …

Forces to reckon with: Supramolecular complexes, such as the one shown, are normally
based on a combination of different interactions such as ion pairing, hydrogen bonds, and …

Heteromultivalency, which involves the simultaneous interactions of more than one type of
ligand with more than one type of receptor, is ubiquitous in living systems and provides a …

A key challenge in nano-science is to design ligand-coated nano-particles that can bind
selectively to surfaces that display the cognate receptors above a threshold (surface) …

Multivalent interactions, which rely upon noncovalent bonds, are essential ingredients in the
mediation of biological processes, as well as in the construction of complex (super) …

Interfacial multivalent interactions at pathogen–cell interfaces can be competitively inhibited
by multivalent scaffolds that prevent pathogen adhesion to the cells during the initial stages …

Although the concept of selective delivery has been postulated over 100 years ago, no
targeted nanomedicine has been clinically approved so far. Nanoparticles modified with …