Weaving Enzymes with Polymeric Shells for Biomedical Applications. Issue 34 (1st July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Li, Meng; Blum, Nicholas Thomas; Wu, Jiayingzi; Lin, Jing; Huang, Peng
• Is Part Of: Advanced materials. Volume 33:Issue 34(2021)
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• Publication Date: 2021-07-01
• Subjects: bioactivity -- chemical conjugation -- enzyme -- physical adsorption -- polymer; Materials -- Periodicals; Chemical vapor deposition -- Periodicals; 620.11
• DOI: 10.1002/adma.202008438
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0935-9648

Abstract

Abstract: Enzyme therapeutics have received increasing attention due to their high biological specificity, outstanding catalytic efficiency, and impressive therapeutic outcomes. Protecting and delivering enzymes into target cells while retaining enzyme catalytic efficiency is a big challenge. Wrapping of enzymes with rational designed polymer shells, rather than trapping them into large nanoparticles such as liposomes, have been widely explored because they can protect the folded state of the enzyme and make post‐functionalization easier. In this review, the methods for wrapping up enzymes with protective polymer shells are mainly focused on. It is aimed to provide a toolbox for the rational design of polymeric enzymes by introducing methods for the preparation of polymeric enzymes including physical adsorption and chemical conjugation with specific examples of these conjugates/hybrid applications. Finally, a conclusion is drawn and key points are emphasized. Abstract : Recent advances in enzymes wrapped with protective polymer shells for biomedical applications are summarized. Particular emphasis is given to physical adsorption and chemical conjugation with specific examples of these conjugates/hybrid applications for cancer therapy, detection, and imaging. Finally, a conclusion is drawn and key points are also highlighted in detail.