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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Partial protein binding of uracil and thymine affects accurate dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) phenotyping
Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis (2024) -
Advancing Artificial Cells with Functional Compartmentalized Polymeric Systems - In Honor of Wolfgang Meier
Biomacromolecules (2024) -
Poly(2-oxazoline)-Based Thermoresponsive Stomatocytes
Biomacromolecules (2024) -
Spatiotemporal Communication in Artificial Cell Consortia for Dynamic Control of DNA Nanostructures
ACS Central Science (2024) -
Immunoaffinity Intact-Mass Spectrometry for the Detection of Endogenous Concentrations of the Acetylated Protein Tumor Biomarker Neuron Specific Enolase
Journal of Proteome Research (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