Angewandte Chemie International Edition · 2002 · 144 citations · 0 references
Life SciencesBiochemistryMolecular BiologyEnzymologyPolymer ChemistryProtein EngineeringBiological MembranesMacromolecular AssemblyMembrane Self-assemblyRedox EnzymesAmphiphile AggregationAmphiphilic Self-assemblyAqueous SolvationPeroxidase EnzymesSelf-assembling PolymersSelf-assembly Of Amphiphiles
Controlled modification of horseradish peroxidase with an apolar polymer chain (see figure) by cofactor reconstitution leads to giant amphiphiles, which form vesicular aggregates in aqueous solution.