Abstract
A model cytotoxic T-cell epitope is linked to a synthetic lipid tail, forming a peptide amphiphile that self-assembles into cylindrical micelles. The micelles are capable of inducing a cytotoxic T-cell response in mice that slows the growth of tumors expressing the tumor antigen.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 3845-3849 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Advanced Materials |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 28 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 24 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- biomolecular materials
- immunotherapy
- micelles
- nanoparticles
- peptide amphiphiles