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Nonlinear Supramolecular Polymers for Therapeutic Applications
Author(s) -
Chen Wenzhuo,
Kretzschmann Annika,
Tian Wei,
Wu Si
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
advanced therapeutics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.125
0ISSN - 2366-3987
DOI - 10.1002/adtp.201800103
Subject(s) - supramolecular chemistry , polymer , supramolecular polymers , nonlinear system , nanotechnology , materials science , chemistry , molecule , physics , organic chemistry , quantum mechanics , composite material
An elegant combination of supramolecular polymers exhibiting nonlinear topological structures results in a series of brand new, nonlinear supramolecular polymers. Recently, these polymers have attracted increased attention in various fields due to their diverse and advantageous properties. Especially in therapeutic applications, one can take advantage of their unique chemical, physical, and biological properties such as degradability and stimuli‐responsiveness. Due to the large number of possible module modifications, such polymers have great potential as platforms in disease treatments. In this review, the structures, properties, and functions of different nonlinear supramolecular polymers are summarized. Current therapeutic applications are presented and the prospective design trends are discussed for promoting the development of nonlinear supramolecular polymers.