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Multifunctional Cationic Poly( p ‐phenylene vinylene) Polyelectrolytes for Selective Recognition, Imaging, and Killing of Bacteria Over Mammalian Cells
Author(s) -
Zhu Chunlei,
Yang Qiong,
Liu Libing,
Lv Fengting,
Li Shayu,
Yang Guoqiang,
Wang Shu
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.201102850
Subject(s) - cationic polymerization , materials science , polyelectrolyte , phenylene , bacteria , polyethylene glycol , antimicrobial , nanotechnology , combinatorial chemistry , polymer chemistry , organic chemistry , polymer , biology , chemistry , composite material , genetics
A multifunctional cationic poly( p ‐phenylene vinylene) derivate with polyethylene glycol (PEG) side chains is used for selective recognition, imaging, and killing of bacteria over mammalian cells. This material exerts a far‐reaching impact on the future development of antimicrobial materials and has potential applications in pathogen infections and medical implants.