Coacervate Microdroplets as Synthetic Protocells for Cell Mimicking and Signaling Communications.
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DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300042
Abstract: Synthetic protocells are minimal systems that mimic certain properties of natural cells and are used to research the emergence of life from a nonliving chemical network. Currently, coacervate microdroplets, which are formed via liquid-liquid phase… read more here.
Keywords: microdroplets synthetic; cell mimicking; synthetic protocells; protocells cell ... See more keywords
Lectin-Glycan-Mediated Nanoparticle Docking as a Step towards Programmable Membrane Catalysis and Adhesion in Synthetic Protocells.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c02127
Abstract: The spontaneous assembly of nanoscale building blocks into continuous semi-permeable membranes is a key requirement for the structuration of synthetic protocells. Engineering the functionality and programmability of these building units provides a step towards more… read more here.
Keywords: synthetic protocells; lectin glycan; adhesion; step towards ... See more keywords