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ArticleNature communications2022

Tunable and scalable fabrication of block copolymer-based 3D polymorphic artificial cell membrane array.

Dong-Hyun Kang, Won Bae Han, Hyun Il Ryu, Nam Hyuk Kim, Tae Young Kim, Nakwon Choi, Ji Yoon Kang, Yeon Gyu Yu, Tae Song Kim

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Article in Nature communications, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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Dong-Hyun Kang *Creative Research Center for Brain Science, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8570-1145
Won Bae Han *Creative Research Center for Brain Science, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4855-9562
Hyun Il RyuCreative Research Center for Brain Science, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea.
Nam Hyuk KimDepartment of Chemistry, Kookmin University, 77 Jeongneung-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02707, Republic of Korea.
Tae Young KimCreative Research Center for Brain Science, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea.
Nakwon ChoiCreative Research Center for Brain Science, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2993-9233
Ji Yoon KangCreative Research Center for Brain Science, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea.
Yeon Gyu YuDepartment of Chemistry, Kookmin University, 77 Jeongneung-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02707, Republic of Korea.
Tae Song KimCreative Research Center for Brain Science, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea. tskim@kist.re.kr.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8694-8737

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Owing to their excellent durability, tunable physical properties, and biofunctionality, block copolymer-based membranes provide a platform for various biotechnological applications. However, conventional approaches for fabricating block copolymer membranes produce only planar or suspended polymersome structures, which limits their utilization. This study is the first to demonstrate that an electric-field-assisted self-assembly technique can allow controllable and scalable fabrication of 3-dimensional block copolymer artificial cell membranes (3DBCPMs) immobilized on predefined locations. Topographically and chemically structured microwell array templates facilitate uniform patterning of block copolymers and serve as reactors for the effective growth of 3DBCPMs. Modulating the concentration of the block copolymer and the amplitude/frequency of the electric field generates 3DBCPMs with diverse shapes, controlled sizes, and high stability (100% survival over 50 days). In vitro protein-membrane assays and mimicking of human intestinal organs highlight the potential of 3DBCPMs for a variety of biological applications such as artificial cells, cell-mimetic biosensors, and bioreactors.

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Artificial CellsBiosensing TechniquesHumansMembranes, ArtificialPolymersSurface PropertiesMembranes, ArtificialPolymers

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PMID35273189
PMCPMC8913694

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