An Introduction to VNPs and Nanotechnology - Viral Nanoparticles: Tools for Materials Science and Biomedicine - page 10

1. SuMMAry

A large variety of nanobuilding blocks are available and have
commanded the attention of chemists and materials scientists. Initial
proof-of-concept studies focused on developing chemical modification
strategies. Bioconjugation chemistries that allow for site-selective
covalent modification have been adapted to VNPs (discussed in Chapter 4).
Further selective entrapment and encapsulation techniques have been
developed (see Chapter 5). A broad range of mineralization and metal
deposition techniques have also been applied (see Chapter 6). With all
these modification protocols in hand, research has moved toward the
development of functional devices. Today VNPs are utilized for manifold
applications that range from materials (described in Chapters 4 to 7) to
biomedicine (discussed in Chapter 8).
Viral nanotechnology is a young discipline just emerging from its
infancy. It is an intriguing field with wide-ranging opportunities. It is an
exciting time to be working at the virus-chemistry interface!

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