Protein Nanoparticles: Uniting the Power of Proteins with Engineering Design Approaches

Abstract

Protein nanoparticles, PNPs, have played a long‐standing role in food and industrial applications. More recently, their potential in nanomedicine has been more widely pursued. This review summarizes recent trends related to the preparation, application, and chemical construction of nanoparticles that use proteins as major building blocks. A particular focus has been given to emerging trends related to applications in nanomedicine, an area of research where PNPs are poised for major breakthroughs as drug delivery carriers, particle‐based therapeutics or for non‐viral gene therapy.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Jan 25, 2022
Source ID
10.1002/advs.202104012

Entities

People

  • Ava Mauser
  • Joerg Lahann
  • Nahal Habibi
  • Yeongun Ko

Organizations

  • Defense Threat Reduction Agency
  • University of Michigan

Tags

Readers

  • Molecular Genetics
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Biotechnology - Cancer Biotech