Bacterial infections caused by 'superbugs' are increasing globally, and conventional
antibiotics are becoming less effective against these bacteria, such that we risk entering a …

Recent advances in controlled/living polymerization techniques and highly efficient coupling
chemistries have enabled the facile synthesis of complex polymer architectures with …

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

Marine mussels secret protein‐based adhesives, which enable them to anchor to various
surfaces in a saline, intertidal zone. Mussel foot proteins (Mfps) contain a large abundance …

Abstract Poly (α-l-lysine)(PLL) is a class of water-soluble, cationic biopolymer composed of α-
l-lysine structural units. The previous decade witnessed tremendous progress in the …

Polypeptides have attracted considerable attention in recent decades due to their inherent
biodegradability and tunable cytocompatibility. Macromolecular design in conjunction with …

Stimuli-responsive drug delivery systems based on polymeric nanovehicles are among the
most promising treatment regimens for malignant cancers. Such intelligent systems that …

Microbial infections endanger human health and life. Conventional antibiotics has saved
countless human lives, however, is seriously challenged by the quick emergence of …

Synthetic polypeptides from the ring-opening polymerization of N-carboxyanhydrides
(NCAs) are one of the most important biomaterials. The unique features of these synthetic …

The growing prevalence of antimicrobial drug resistance in pathogenic bacteria is a critical
threat to global health. Conventional antibiotics still play a crucial role in treating bacterial …