Abstract
Considerable effort has been devoted to generating novel protein-and peptide-based nanomaterials with their applications in a wide range of fields. Specifically, the unique property of proteins to self-assemble has been utilized to create a variety of nanoassemblies, which offer significant possibilities for next-generation biomaterials. In this minireview, we describe self-assembled protein-and peptide-based nanomaterials with focus on nanofibers and nanoparticles. Their applications in delivering therapeutic drugs and genes are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 4132-4147 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | ACS Biomaterials Science and Engineering |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 9 2019 |
Keywords
- drug delivery
- nanomaterials
- protein engineering
- protein-based fibers
- protein-based micelles
- self-assembly
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biomaterials
- Biomedical Engineering