Biomimetic Engineering of Carbon Nanotubes by Using Cell Surface Mucin Mimics

Biocompatible nanotubes: Glycosylated polymers designed to mimic natural mucins were assembled on carbon nanotubes (see picture). Carbon nanotubes coated with mucin mimics were soluble in water, resisted nonspecific protein binding, and bound specifically to biomolecules through receptor–ligand interactions. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2004/z460620_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.