Multi-component assembly of protein-like molecular knots
Description of the granted funding
The spatial conformation of large molecules alters their function but is difficult to control. Our team at the University of Jyväskylä investigates whether the shape of large molecules can be controlled by… tying them into knots! With this project, we propose to build large, knotted molecules that mimic the conformations of biological molecules like proteins. We foresee that these synthetic architectures can be used to develop new systems for water desalination, and new gene delivery technologies for cancer treatment and Covid-19 vaccines.
Show moreStarting year
2023
End year
2027
Granted funding
Funder
Research Council of Finland
Funding instrument
Academy projects
Other information
Funding decision number
357271
Fields of science
Chemical sciences
Research fields
Kemia
Identified topics
molecular biology, biochemistry