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- Recent advancements in the foldamer field showcase a variety of applications, including cellular penetration and the ability to disrupt membranes.
- Researchers are focusing on controlling foldamers' complex geometric shapes, which involves their tertiary and quaternary structures.
- This review highlights significant progress in foldamers and emphasizes the importance of these compounds in maximizing their potential uses.
Article Abstract
Advances in the foldamer field in recent years are as diverse as the backbones of which they are composed. Applications have ranged from cellular penetration and membrane disruption to discrete molecular recognition, while efforts to control the complex geometric shape of foldamers has entered the realm of tertiary and quaternary structure. This review will provide recent examples of progress in the foldamer field, highlighting the significance of this class of compounds and the advances that have been made towards exploiting their full potential.
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