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Kaleidoscope megamolecules synthesis and application using self-assembly technology.

Shengwang Zhou¹, Yuan Wei¹

¹School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China.

Biotechnology Advances

|April 6, 2023

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This review explores using protein engineering to create novel megamolecules. These self-assembled structures combine enzyme domains and linkers for advanced catalytic and medical applications.

Keywords:

Antibody mimic Megamolecule Protein engineering Recombinant functional protein Self-assembly

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Area of Science:

Chemical Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Protein Engineering

Background:

Megamolecules with ordered structures are crucial in chemical biology and biomedical engineering.
Self-assembly techniques enable reactions between biomacromolecules and organic linkers, like enzyme domains and inhibitors.
Enzymes and small-molecule inhibitors are successful in medical applications for catalysis and theranostics.

Purpose of the Study:

To review tools for combining functional domains using recombinant protein technology.
To discuss the assembly of building blocks into novel architectures with specific organization and conformation.
To highlight the development of megamolecules for catalytic and medical applications.

Main Methods:

Utilizing protein engineering technology to assemble enzyme fusion proteins and small molecule linkers.
Employing molecular-level recognition of enzyme domains for covalent reaction sites and structural support.
Leveraging recombinant protein technology to combine functional domains.

Main Results:

Creation of precisely specified architectures and valences through self-assembly.
Development of functional fusion proteins with defined organization and conformation.
Enabling covalent reactions and structural scaffolding via enzyme domain recognition.

Conclusions:

Recombinant protein technology offers versatile tools for constructing complex megamolecules.
Self-assembly of engineered protein building blocks facilitates advanced catalytic and theranostic functions.
This approach enables the development of novel architectures for diverse biomedical applications.