Polymerization reactions conducted inside cells must be compatible with the complex
intracellular environment, which contains numerous molecules and functional groups that …

The capability to graft synthetic polymers onto the surfaces of live cells offers the potential to
manipulate and control their phenotype and underlying cellular processes. Conventional …

Conspectus The polymerization of biomolecules is a central operation in biology that
connects molecular signals with proliferative and information-rich events in cells. As …

Vital biomacromolecules, such as RNA, DNA, polysaccharides and proteins, are
synthesized inside cells via the polymerization of small biomolecules to support and multiply …

The precise design of polymers with well-defined end functionality has received great
interest for synthesizing polymeric materials with advanced or distinctive properties. In the …

Conspectus Protein–polymer conjugates are unique constructs that combine the chemical
properties of a synthetic polymer chain with the biological properties of a biomacromolecule …

Complex chemical systems, such as living biological matter, are highly organized structures
based on discrete molecules in constant dynamic interactions. These natural materials can …

The construction of polymer-based mimicry on cell surface to manipulate cell behaviors and
functions offers promising prospects in the field of biotechnology and cell therapy. However …

Artificial cells are biomimetic microstructures that mimic functions of natural cells, can be
applied as building blocks for molecular systems engineering, and host synthetic biology …

Combinations of synthetic and natural macromolecules offer a route to new functional
materials. While biological and polymer chemistry may not be natural bedfellows, many …