Synthesis and self-assembly of "tree-like" amphiphilic glycopolypeptides

Chem Commun (Camb). 2012 Aug 28;48(67):8353-5. doi: 10.1039/c2cc32970k. Epub 2012 Jul 13.

Abstract

Novel synthetic tree-like oligosaccharides-grafted-polypeptides were prepared by using Huisgen 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition between poly(γ-benzyl-L-glutamate)-block-poly(propargylglycine) and two different oligosaccharides, dextran or hyaluronan. By direct solubilisation in water, these tree-like glycopeptides spontaneously form very small assemblies with sizes below 50 nm and low polydispersity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Glycopeptides / chemical synthesis*
  • Glycopeptides / chemistry
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry
  • Surface-Active Agents / chemistry*

Substances

  • Glycopeptides
  • Surface-Active Agents