A Supramolecular Polymer as a Self-Assembling Polyvalent Scaffold

摘要

Adequate recognition and strong affinities in biological systems are mainly the result of polyvalent interactions. The polyvalent recognition elements are typically supra-molecular assemblies in a self -reorganizing biological environment, such as the cell membrane. Induction or inhibition of these types of interactions provides entry into targeting diseases and infections related to them. Small-molecule inhibitors usually do not feature the affinity required for effective competition.