Issue 1, 2013

Linear–dendritic biodegradable block copolymers: from synthesis to application in bionanotechnology

Abstract

Besides biodegradability and biocompatibility, linear–dendritic biodegradable block copolymers present unique hierarchical self-assembly and multivalent characteristics, making them appealing in stimuli-responsive nanomedicine and hydrogel applications. This minireview highlights the recent progress on linear–dendritic biodegradable block copolymers synthesized via click chemistry, the DNA–/protein–dendritic biohybrids, and their prospects in bionanotechnology.

Graphical abstract: Linear–dendritic biodegradable block copolymers: from synthesis to application in bionanotechnology

Article information

Article type
Minireview
Submitted
21 Jun 2012
Accepted
15 Aug 2012
First published
16 Aug 2012

Polym. Chem., 2013,4, 46-52

Linear–dendritic biodegradable block copolymers: from synthesis to application in bionanotechnology

C. Dong and G. Liu, Polym. Chem., 2013, 4, 46 DOI: 10.1039/C2PY20441J

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