Supramolecular Chemistry of Biomimetic Systems

Description

This book investigates the latest developments in supramolecular assembly systems for mimicking biological structures and functions. Consisting of 14 chapters, it covers various assembly systems, such as polysaccharides, peptides, proteins, biopolymers, natural materials and various hybrid systems. Further, it focuses on different types of supramolecular systems with particular functions or structures that are relevant to living systems. A number of modern techniques used to study the supramolecular systems, such as total internal reflection fluorescence microscopy (TIRFM) and two-photon confocal microscopy, are also introduced in detail. Unlike conventional books on supramolecular assemblies, this book highlights the functions of the assembly systems, particularly their biological applications. As such, it offers a valuable resource for experienced researchers, as well as graduate students working in the field of supramolecular chemistry and biomimetic systems. Front Matter ....Pages i-ix Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 Molecular Biomimetics and Molecular Assembly (Junbai Li)....Pages 3-7 Advantages of Self-assembled Supramolecular Polymers Toward Biological Applications (Michal Halperin-Sternfeld, Moumita Ghosh, Lihi Adler-Abramovich)....Pages 9-35 Front Matter ....Pages 37-37 Nanoarchitectonics of Biomimetic Membranes (Katsuhiko Ariga)....Pages 39-59 Front Matter ....Pages 61-61 Polysaccharides-Based Microcapsules (Yi Jia, Xiyun Feng, Junbai Li)....Pages 63-84 Hemoglobin-Based Molecular Assembly (Li Duan, Yi Jia, Junbai Li)....Pages 85-108 Photosystem II Based Multilayers (Peng Cai, Guangle Li, Jiao Li, Yi Jia, Zhongfeng Zhang, Junbai Li)....Pages 109-133 Peptide-Based Supramolecular Chemistry (Qianli Zou, Kai Liu, Manzar Abbas, Xuehai Yan)....Pages 135-163 Functional Nanomaterials Via Self-assembly Based Modification of Natural Cellulosic Substances (Shun Li, Yuanqing Gu, Jianguo Huang)....Pages 165-202 Front Matter ....Pages 203-203 Directional Transportation of Assembled Molecular Linear Motors (Ning Zhang, Xiang-Dong Li)....Pages 205-235 Reconstitution of Motor Protein ATPase (Mingjun Xuan, Yi Jia, Junbai Li)....Pages 237-258 Controlled Molecular Assembly Toward Self-propelled Micro-/Nanomotors (Xiankun Lin, Zhiguang Wu, Qiang He)....Pages 259-281 Front Matter ....Pages 283-283 Functional Dendrimer-Based Vectors for Gene Delivery Applications (Lingdan Kong, Xiangyang Shi)....Pages 285-309 Polyoxometalates and Their Complexes Toward Biological Application (Lixin Wu, Jing Liang)....Pages 311-354 Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Materials Based on Nanopolyoxometalates (Yitong Wang, Jingcheng Hao)....Pages 355-394