Surface-modified protein nanospheres as potential antiviral agents

Dana Baram-Pinto, Michal Richman, Aharon Gedanken, Shai Rahimipour, Ronit Sarid

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Abstract

A novel application of surface-modified protein nanospheres as potential antiviral agents is illustrated. By using a single-step sonochemical process, bovine serum albumin nanospheres were generated, whose surface was covalently conjugated with mercaptoethane sulfonate to chemically and electrostatically mimic cellular heparan sulfate. The nanospheres effectively inhibited HSV-1 infection.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)8359-8361
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Volume48
Issue number67
DOIs
StatePublished - 28 Aug 2012

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • General Chemistry
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Catalysis

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