Smart Poly(imidazoyl-l-lysine): Synthesis and Reversible Helix-to-Coil Transition at Neutral pH

Polypeptide polymers can adopt natural protein secondary structures such as α-helices or β-sheets, and this unique feature is at the origin of some intriguing physico–chemical properties. In this work, we present how side chain imidazoylation of a poly(l-lysine) scaffold affords the preparation of p...

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Main Authors: Estefania Piedra-Arroni, Fatma Makni, Laura Severac, Jean-Luc Stigliani, Geneviève Pratviel, Colin Bonduelle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-07-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/9/7/276