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  • Protein conjugation is crucial for various applications, including drug delivery and diagnostics.
  • Tag-based techniques offer site-specific modification, enhancing precision.
  • SNAP-tag technology, derived from O6-alkylguanine-DNA alkyltransferase (AGT), provides a robust platform for protein labeling.

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  • To explore the application of SNAP-tag technology for site-specific polymer-protein conjugation.
  • To highlight the advantages of using SNAP-tag for introducing synthetic polymers onto proteins.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing the SNAP-tag system, which involves a fusion protein with the AGT enzyme.
  • Employing O6-benzylguanine (BG) substrates for selective conjugation.
  • Synthesizing polymers with a BG end group via reversible deactivation radical polymerization.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated the feasibility of using SNAP-tag for site-specific polymer conjugation to proteins.
  • Showcased the successful introduction of BG end groups onto polymers.

Conclusions:

  • SNAP-tag technology is a valuable tool for site-specific polymer-protein conjugation.
  • This approach offers enhanced control and efficiency in creating bioconjugates.