Glycopolymer vesicles with an asymmetric membrane

Chem Commun (Camb). 2009 Mar 28:(12):1478-80. doi: 10.1039/b820887e. Epub 2009 Feb 19.

Abstract

Direct dissolution of glycosylated polybutadiene-poly(ethylene oxide) block copolymers can lead to the spontaneous formation of vesicles or membranes, which on the outside are coated with glucose and on the inside with poly(ethylene oxide).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Glucose / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry*
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Surface Properties
  • Transport Vesicles / chemistry*

Substances

  • Polymers
  • Polyethylene Glycols
  • Glucose