title: Synthesis beyond the molecule.
abstract: Weak, noncovalent interactions between molecules control many biological functions. In chemistry, noncovalent interactions are now exploited for the synthesis in solution of large supramolecular aggregates. The aim of these syntheses is not only the creation of a particular structure, but also the introduction of specific chemical functions in these supramolecules.
authors.affiliation: Laboratory of Supramolecular Chemistry and Technology, University of Twente, Post Office Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, Netherlands. d.n.reinhoudt@ct.utwente.nl
authors.forename: D N
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Reinhoudt
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Crego-Calama
mesh_terms: D001665:Binding Sites; D002384:Catalysis; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002621:Chemistry / Q000379:methods; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D019418:Evolution, Chemical; D008968:Molecular Conformation; D015394:Molecular Structure; D036103:Nanotechnology; D009841:Oligonucleotides / Q000737:chemistry; D000069497:Origin of Life; D010455:Peptides / Q000737:chemistry; D011108:Polymers / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry*; D013237:Stereoisomerism; D013698:Templates, Genetic
chemical_list: D009841:Oligonucleotides; D010455:Peptides; D011108:Polymers