Interactions between Biomolecules and Zwitterionic Moieties: A Review

• Published in: Biomacromolecules Vol. 21; no. 7; pp. 2557 - 2573
• Main Authors: Erfani, Amir, Seaberg, Joshua, Aichele, Clint Philip, Ramsey, Joshua D
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: American Chemical Society 13.07.2020
• Subjects: adsorption; drugs; hydrogels; hydrophilicity; zwitterions

Throughout the past decade, zwitterionic moieties have gained attention as constituents of biocompatible materials for exhibiting superhydrophilic properties that prevent nonspecific protein adsorption. Researchers have been working to synthesize zwitterionic materials for diverse biomedical applica...