Sugar-responsive block copolymers by direct RAFT polymerization of unprotected boronic acid monomers.
Novel sugar-responsive block copolymers were prepared by RAFT block copolymerization of unprotected boronic acid monomers, providing a direct route to supramolecular assemblies that dissociate upon the addition of glucose.
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Department of Chemistry, Southern Methodist University, 3215 Daniel Avenue, Dallas, TX 75275-0314, USA.
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Jennifer N
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Sumerlin
Brent S
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D001897:Boronic Acids / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D002241:Carbohydrates / Q000737:chemistry*; D005947:Glucose / Q000737:chemistry; D046911:Macromolecular Substances / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000737:chemistry; D008958:Models, Molecular; D015394:Molecular Structure; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry*; D013997:Time Factors
D001897:Boronic Acids; D002241:Carbohydrates; D046911:Macromolecular Substances; D011108:Polymers; D005947:Glucose