Site-specific conjugation of RAFT polymers to proteins via expressed protein ligation

Chem Commun (Camb). 2013 Mar 28;49(25):2566-8. doi: 10.1039/c3cc38976f.

Abstract

Site-specific protein conjugates with RAFT polymers were synthesized using expressed protein ligation. Stable micelles were formed from both linear block copolymer and Y-shaped conjugates.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Acrylamides / chemistry
  • Acrylic Resins / chemistry
  • Escherichia coli / metabolism
  • Green Fluorescent Proteins / chemistry
  • Green Fluorescent Proteins / genetics
  • Green Fluorescent Proteins / metabolism
  • Inteins / genetics
  • Micelles
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Proteins / chemistry*
  • Proteins / metabolism
  • Recombinant Fusion Proteins / biosynthesis
  • Recombinant Fusion Proteins / chemistry
  • Recombinant Fusion Proteins / genetics

Substances

  • Acrylamides
  • Acrylic Resins
  • Micelles
  • Polymers
  • Proteins
  • Recombinant Fusion Proteins
  • poly(N,N-dimethylacrylamide)
  • Green Fluorescent Proteins
  • poly-N-isopropylacrylamide