Enzyme responsive polymers biological properties

Macroscopic transitions can also be triggered by biology-to-material interactions in the so-called biointer active polymers. These materials incorporate receptors for biomolecules which, when stimulated, cause localized or bulk modifications in the material properties. Those polymers that respond to selective enzyme catalysis are known as enzyme responsive... 

Characterisation of the enzyme-responsive material prepared through the methods outlined above is essential not only to test the enzyme responsiveness of the polymer but also to characterise the material s overall performance under the conditions in which it will be used in its ultimate application. This section will provide a brief overview of standard and specialised techniques that have been employed for this purpose and covers mechanical, chemical, physical and biological properties as well as enzyme responsiveness. While we will discuss the reason for choosing particular techniques and explain their advantages and Umitations in the context of the analysis of enzyme-responsive materials, explanations of the working principles of the techniques will not be provided and the reader is referred to other specialised textbooks on this topic instead. 

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