Peptide amphiphile nanofibers with conjugated polydiacetylene backbones in their core

Supramolecular peptide amphiphile (PA) nanofibers are polymerized with the polydiacetylene backbone while retaining the shape of the nanostructure. The polymerization of monomers in peptide amphiphile assemblies by a rigid conjugated backbone has led to mechanical robustness and insolubility, which are important properties for the patterning of these materials at the cellular state.