Themed collection Supramolecular peptide and protein systems
Translational paradigm of Advanced Nanoscale Strategies for Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC): Mechanistic Insights, Metastatic Pathways, and emerging theragnosis
Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5MA00866B
Supramolecular hybrid of Fe pentanuclear complex/diblock copolypeptide amphiphiles with pH-responsive nano/microstructures in water
A pentanuclear iron (Fe5) complex was successfully co-assembled with an amphiphilic diblock copolypeptide in aqueous solution, forming well-organized supramolecular aggregates that exhibit distinct spectroscopic and redox properties.
Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5MA01393C
Mapping the energy landscape of a supramolecular system via time-resolved asymmetric-flow field flow fractionation
The optimisation of the design and preparation of supramolecular systems for targeted functions requires a comprehensive understanding of the self-assembly energy landscape, including the full spectrum of its pathway complexity.
Mater. Adv., 2025,6, 9209-9219
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5MA00887E
Fibrillization versus coacervation in arginine–tryptophan repeat peptides: effects of sequence length and pH
We explore the interplay between fibril formation and liquid–liquid phase separation (LLPS) in aqueous solution for tryptophan–arginine repeat peptides (WR)n with n = 2–5.
Mater. Adv., 2025,6, 8670-8685
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5MA01006C
About this collection
Guest edited by Dr Daniela Kalafatovic (University of Rijeka), Dr Ana M. Garcia (University of Castilla La Mancha), Dr Veronica Dodero (Bielefeld University), Dr Ivan R. Sasselli (Materials Physics Center (CFM/MPC), CSIC-UPV/EHU and Dr Jacek Wychowaniec (AO Research Institute Davos), this themed collection in Materials Advances aligns with the themes of the SNOOPY WG2 meeting at the University of Nottingham which aims to bring together research related to synthesis, characterisation and evaluation of bioactive peptide nanostructures.
The collection collates the latest supramolecular peptide and protein systems advances, including work that blends fundamental research with practical applications, covering the design and applications of peptide and protein-based systems. These systems are increasingly being recognized as powerful tools in a variety of fields, including drug development, biomaterials, nanotechnology, and diagnostics. Contributions integrating knowledge from chemistry, biology, physics, and materials science are crucial for advancing our understanding and the practical applications of supramolecular peptide and protein systems.