Molecular Design and Functions of Bioinspired Dendrimers

Abstract

Dendrimers are nanosized hyperbranched molecules of well-defined three-dimensional architecture, which are morphologically similar to biological macromolecules such as proteins. We have synthesized several core-functional dendrimers, which are intended to realize certain functions of biological events. The present paper highlights the molecular design and functions of bioinspired dendrimers, with special attention to their high potential as light-harvesting antenna and O₂ carrier.