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SUMMARY:Stimuli-responsive macromolecules: polymer-protein bioconjugates a
 nd sugar-responsive micelles - Prof. Brent S. Sumerlin\, Department of Che
 mistry\, Southern Methodist University\, Dallas
DTSTART:20110511T143000Z
DTEND:20110511T153000Z
UID:TALK31212@talks.cam.ac.uk
CONTACT:Catherine Jordan
DESCRIPTION:Combining the utility of controlled polymerization techniques 
 with the versatility of other recently developed synthetic methods allows 
 streamlined access to functional polymers with well-defined features.  We 
 have prepared a variety of responsive materials by employing reversible ad
 dition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization and highly effic
 ient postpolymerization functionalization. Capitalizing on the utility of 
 these synthetic tools facilitates the investigation of polymeric materials
  with unique stimuli-responsive behavior in aqueous solutions. This presen
 tation will highlight recent advances in the investigation of temperature-
  and redox-responsive hydrogels\, cancer-targeting micelles\, smart polyme
 r-protein bioconjugates\, sugar-responsive “schizophrenic” micelles\, 
 and dynamic-covalent macromolecular assemblies\nhttp://faculty.smu.edu/bsu
 merlin/Default.htm
LOCATION:Unilever Lecture Theatre\, Department of Chemistry
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