Biodegradable supramolecular micelles via host–guest interaction of cyclodextrin-terminated polypeptides and adamantane-terminated polycaprolactones

Pottanam Chali S, Azhdari S, Galstyan A, Gröschel AH, Ravoo BJ

Abstract

Biodegradable supramolecular micelles were prepared exploiting the host–guest interaction of cyclodextrin and adamantane. Cyclodextrin-initiated polypeptides acted as the hydrophilic corona{,} whereas adamantane-terminated polycaprolactones served as the hydrophobic core.