Supramolecular Biopolymers for Tissue Engineering

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The technology of solid-phase synthesis eased the generation of sequence-specific units for supramolecular assemblies. These sequence-specific units interact with each other by varied noncovalent interactions, which leads to the assembly of nano- and microscopic structures that develop into macroscale sized biomaterials, such as hydrogels. These supramolecular assemblies can be used as novel biopolymers for tissue engineering, as their properties allow them to be used as bioinks, as carrier for controlled drug delivery, and as dynamic and therapeutic scaffolds.