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Glyco-assemblies derived from amphiphilic sugar-decorated block copolymers (ASBCs) have emerged prominently due to their wide application, for example, in biomedicine and as drug carriers. However, to efficiently construct these glyco-assemblies is still a challenge. Herein, we report an efficient technology for the synthesis of glyco-inside nano-assemblies by utilizing RAFT polymerization of a galactose-decorated methacrylate for polymerization-induced self-assembly (PISA). Using this approach, a series of highly ordered glyco-inside nano-assemblies containing intermediate morphologies were fabricated by adjusting the length of the hydrophobic glycoblock and the polymerization solids content. A specific morphology of complex vesicles was captured during the PISA process and the formation mechanism is explained by the morphology of its precursor and intermediate. Thus, this method establishes a powerful route to fabricate glyco-assemblies with tunable morphologies and variable sizes, which is significant to enable the large-scale fabrication and wide application of glyco-assemblies.
AAA+ proteins (ATPases associated with various cellular activities) catalyze the energy-dependent movement or rearrangement of macromolecules. A new study addresses the important question of how to design a selective chemical inhibitor for specific proteins in this diverse superfamily. The powerful chemical genetics approach adds to a growing toolbox of applications that allow dissection of the functions of distinct AAA+ proteins in vivo, facilitating the first steps toward effective drug development.