Emerging Applications of Supramolecular Peptide Assemblies

Supramolecular peptide assemblies not only provide molecular insight into understanding and mimicking the fundamental features of the self-assembly of biological molecules, but also promise many important applications. This review discusses representative examples of supramolecular assemblies of peptides or peptide derivatives and highlights the emerging applications of these materials, including tissue engineering, molecular imaging, and cancer therapeutics. These results underscore the tremendous promise of supramolecular peptide assemblies as an emerging interdisciplinary research branch at the interface of chemistry and biological science.