Creating minuscule compartments with life-like features
In our research we combine techniques from protein engineering, polymer chemistry and bioconjugation approaches to create particles with bioactive properties. In the field of nanomedicine, we design smart delivery vehicles that for example cross the blood brain barrier or are used in cancer therapy. We also use nanoparticles as scaffolds for vaccine development. In the field of artificial cell research, we aim to create responsive smart compartments that mimic the behavior of living cells. For instance, we develop nanoreactors that can be incorporated as artificial organelles in living cells, to complement or affect cellular processes.
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Recent Publications
Our most recent peer reviewed publications
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Positively Charged Biodegradable Polymersomes with Structure Inherent Fluorescence as Artificial Organelles
Biomacromolecules (2024) -
Synthetic DNA-based Swimmers Driven by Enzyme Catalysis
Journal of the American Chemical Society (2024) -
Dampened Transient Actuation of Hydrogels Autonomously Controlled by pH-Responsive Bicontinuous Nanospheres
ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces (2024) -
Nanomotors driven by single-atom catalysts
Cell Reports Physical Science (2024) -
Urease-powered nanobots for radionuclide bladder cancer therapy
Nature Nanotechnology (2024)
Contact
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Postal address
Helix BuildingPostbus 5135600 MB EindhovenNetherlands -
Postal address
Helix BuildingPostbus 5135600 MB EindhovenNetherlands -
Visiting address
Helix Building (STO 3.39)De Groene Loper 35612 AE EindhovenNetherlands -
Visiting address
Helix Building (STO 3.39)De Groene Loper 35612 AE EindhovenNetherlands -
Secretarym.v.hoof@ tue.nl