Proteins that self-assemble into polyhedral shell-like structures are useful molecular
containers both in nature and in the laboratory. Here we review efforts to repurpose diverse …

In recent years, due to its unparalleled advantages, the biomimetic and bioinspired
synthesis of nanomaterials/nanostructures has drawn increasing interest and attention …

Hypoxia is a hallmark of the tumor microenvironment (TME) that promotes tumor
development and metastasis. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising strategy in the …

It is essential to control the size and morphology of nanoparticles strictly in nanomedicine.
Protein cages offer significant potential for templated synthesis of inorganic nanoparticles. In …

Drawing inspiration from the self-assembly of hollow spherical virus capsids and protein
cages found in nature, a family of roughly spherical coordination polyhedra with general …

Nanomaterials, such as metal or semiconductor nanoparticles and nanorods, exhibit similar
dimensions to those of biomolecules, such as proteins (enzymes, antigens, antibodies) or …

Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications provides a comprehensive
introduction to nanomaterials, from how to make them to example properties, processing …

In nature, chemical conversions take place in a confined environment and are closely
geared to each other such that the product of one reaction is the substrate or catalyst of the …

Ferritins are a class of iron storage and mineralization proteins found throughout the animal,
plant, and microbial kingdoms. Iron is stored within the protein shell of ferritin as a hydrous …

Trivalent arsenic (AsIII) is an effective agent for treating patients with acute promyelocytic
leukaemia, but its ionic nature leads to several major limitations like low effective …