Carbohydrate-based nanomaterials for biomedical applications.

摘要: Carbohydrates are abundant biomolecules, with a strong tendency to form supramolecular networks. A host of carbohydrate-based nanomaterials have been exploited for biomedical applications. These structures based on simple mono- or disaccharides, as well complex, polymeric systems. Chemical modifications serve tune the shapes and properties these materials. In particular, nanoparticles nanogels were used drug delivery, imaging, tissue engineering Due reversible nature assembly, often combination hydrogen bonding hydrophobic interactions, materials valuable substrates creations responsive Herein, we review current research nanomaterials, particular focus carbohydrate assembly. We will discuss how systems formed their tuned. Particular emphasis be placed use carbohydrates This article is categorized under: Nanotechnology Approaches Biology > Nanoscale Systems in Biology.