Synthetic self-assembled models with biomimetic functions

Authors
Fiammengo, R Crego-Calama, M Reinhoudt, DN
Citation
R. Fiammengo et al., Synthetic self-assembled models with biomimetic functions, CURR OP C B, 5(6), 2001, pp. 660-673
Citations number
64
Categorie Soggetti
Biochemistry & Biophysics
Journal title
CURRENT OPINION IN CHEMICAL BIOLOGY
ISSN journal
13675931 → ACNP
Volume
5
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Pages
660 - 673
Database
ISI
SICI code
1367-5931(200112)5:6<660:SSMWBF>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
Self-assembly can be considered a powerful tool in the hand of chemists for the understanding, modeling and mimicking of biological systems. The possi bility of reproducing biological functions in synthetic systems obtained by self-assembly is envisioned as a modest but very important step towards th e understanding of the mystery of life and its emergence on Earth.