title: "Face-lifting" and "make-up" for microorganisms: layer-by-layer polyelectrolyte nanocoating.
abstract: Layer-by-layer encapsulation of living biological cells and other microorganisms via sequential adsorption of oppositely charged functional nanoscale components is a promising instrument for engineering cells with enhanced properties and artificial microorganisms. Such nanoarchitectural shells assembled in mild aqueous conditions provide cells with additional abilities, widening their functionality and applications in artificial spore formation, whole-cell biosensors, and fabrication of three-dimensional multicellular clusters.
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology, Kazan (Idel buye/Volga region) Federal University, Kreml urami 18, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, 420008, Russia.
authors.forename: Rawil F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Fakhrullin
authors.forename: Yuri M
authors.initials: YM
authors.lastname: Lvov
mesh_terms: D000327:Adsorption; D018929:Cell Culture Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible / Q000737:chemistry*; D004573:Electrolytes / Q000737:chemistry*; D053758:Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry*; D036103:Nanotechnology / Q000379:methods*; D023822:Tissue Engineering / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D004573:Electrolytes