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

Strategic advances in the single‐cell nanocoating of mammalian cells have noticeably been
made during the last decade, and many potential applications have been demonstrated …

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 …

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

Specific recognition sites exist in cells to bring about encapsulation and consequent
enhancements in stability and selectivity. Methods to create nanofunctionalized cells have …

Synthetic polymers have been widely utilized in biomedical applications by controlling their
physicochemical characteristics and enhancing their biocompatibility. As natural polymers …

Coating living cells with a functional shell has been regarded as an effective way to protect
them against environmental stress, regulate their biological behaviors, or extend their …

Straightforward and versatile surface modification, functionalization and coating have
become a significant topic in material sciences. While physical modification suffers from …

The cellular environment offers some unique features to carry out polymerizations under
controlled conditions. Polymerization of monomers in cellular compartments and on the …

Biological cells such as bacterial, fungal, and mammalian cells always exploit sophisticated
chemistries and exquisite micro-and nano-structures to execute life activities, providing …