Sweet Talking Double Hydrophilic Block Copolymer Vesicles

Abstract

How sweet it is: Double hydrophilic block copolymers containing glucose functionalities form vesicles in aqueous solutions with sugar groups on their surface. Small vesicles form large aggregates with glucose-binding lectins or cells, whereas larger vesicles form discrete complexes. The “language” of association between cells and vesicles was demonstrated, and information transfer was shown by dye transport from vesicle to cell through glycopolymer links. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2008/z801098_s.html or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.