A series of amphipathic poly-β-peptides are designed for intracellular protein delivery. The poly-β-peptides with higher molecular weight and hydrophobic contents exhibit higher protein loading and superior delivery efficiency. The lead material efficiently delivers proteins into cells with reserved bioactivity.
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