Supramolecular Assembly of Dipeptides and Proteins Based on Schiff Base Interactions

Key Points

• The aim is to highlight advances in supramolecular assembly strategies utilizing Schiff base interactions for biomedical applications.
• Reviewing methods for layer-by-layer assembly of micro and nanostructures based on Schiff bases.
• Discussing the controlled assembly of dipeptides and their derivatives using Schiff base chemistry.
• Examining potential applications in drug delivery and bioimaging.
• Schiff base interactions enhance structural stability compared to traditional non-covalent interactions.
• The assembled structures exhibit pH responsiveness and self-fluorescence properties.
• Potential applications in drug delivery and biomedical imaging are significant.

Abstract