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Shannon Morey
Graduate Student |
New Biomimetic Materials
Synthetic polypeptides can fold into stable secondary structures similar
to those of biologically prevalent polypeptides, unlike most traditional
polymers, which usually form random coils. Due to this interesting
capability and their biocompatibility, these synthetic polypeptides lend
themselves to cellular applications. Large scale synthesis of the
polypeptides is possible as is modification of the polymer using click
chemistry. These modified polypeptides have the potential for use in
drug and gene delivery.
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