Strategic physicochemical tuning: amphiphilic polymers as molecular regulators of amyloid aggregation and cytotoxicity

Jimin Kwak; 박성민; Youngjin Kim; Yunha Hwang; Seung Jae Lee; Jeung Gon Kim; Mi Hee Lim

doi:10.1039/d6sc03446b

January 1, 2026Chemical ScienceOpen Access

Strategic physicochemical tuning: amphiphilic polymers as molecular regulators of amyloid aggregation and cytotoxicity

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This research aims to understand how synthetic amphiphilic polymers can influence amyloid aggregation and cytotoxic effects in neurodegenerative disorders.
Analyzed the effects of chemically tuned synthetic polymers on amyloid aggregation and cytotoxicity in vitro.
Examined different physicochemical properties of amphiphilic polymers.
Utilized predictive models to assess their influence on neurodegenerative processes.
Amphiphilic polymers significantly altered amyloid aggregation patterns compared to controls (exact rates not provided).
Reduced cytotoxic effects were observed at specific polymer configurations, indicating a protective role.
Chemical tuning of polymers correlates with varying degrees of amyloid interaction.

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Shows that amphiphilic polymers modulate amyloid aggregation, suggesting new therapeutic strategies for neurodegeneration.

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Amyloidogenesis is a central pathological process in neurodegenerative disorders, yet general chemical principles that enable its predictive control are still insufficiently understood. Synthetic polymers offer a versatile and chemically tunable...

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Kwak et al. (2026) studied this question.

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