Protein-mimicking polymer (IMAGE)

Northwestern University

Protein-mimicking polymer

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The new treatment leverages peptide-brush polymers, which act as a shield to prevent proteins from binding to one another. Polymer backbone is shown in yellow. Active peptides are in blue and green.

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Nathan Gianneschi/Northwestern University

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