Proteins are nature's primary building blocks for the construction of sophisticated molecular
machines and dynamic materials, ranging from protein complexes such as photosystem II …

Proteins that self-assemble into polyhedral shell-like structures are useful molecular
containers both in nature and in the laboratory. Here we review efforts to repurpose diverse …

The complexity and diversity of biomacromolecules make them a unique class of building
blocks for generating precise assemblies. They are particularly available to a new …

Encapsulins are a recently discovered class of prokaryotic self-assembling icosahedral
protein nanocompartments measuring between 24 and 42 nm in diameter, capable of …

The synthesis of complex molecules using multiple enzymes simultaneously in one reaction
vessel has rapidly emerged as a new frontier in the field of bioprocess technology. However …

The construction of non-native biosynthetic pathways represents a powerful, modular
strategy for the production of valuable synthons and fine chemicals. Accordingly, artificially …

Compartmentalization is one of the main characteristics that define living systems. Creating
a physically separated microenvironment allows nature a better control over biological …

Protein cage nanoparticles have a unique spherical hollow structure that provides a
modifiable interior space and an exterior surface. For full application, it is desirable to utilize …

Protein nanocages have diverse applications in medicine and biotechnology, including
molecular delivery. However, although numerous studies have demonstrated the ability of …

Proteins that self-assemble into enclosed polyhedral cages, both naturally and by design,
are garnering attention for their prospective utility in the fields of medicine and …