Protein single-chain nanoparticles can outperform synthetic nanoparticles in biomedical
applications due to enhanced biocompatibility. Compared to synthetic (co) polymers, the …

Polymeric micelles have widely been used as drug delivery carriers, and recently, single-
chain nanoparticles (SCNPs) emerged as potential, smaller-sized, alternatives. In this work …

The successful delivery of nanoparticles (NPs) to cancer cells is dependent on various
factors, including particle size, shape, surface properties such as hydrophobicity …

Protein function results from the precise folding of polypeptides into bespoke architectures.
Taking inspiration from nature, the field of single‐chain nanoparticles (SCNPs) …

The thesis enhances the field of single-chain nanoparticles (SCNPs) by addressing key
challenges and exploring advanced applications. The research studies light-induced folding …

Folding polymers into well-defined nanostructures in aqueous solutions is critical for
mimicking the structure and functionalities of naturally occurring proteins. Peptide motifs …