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Revolutionising drug discovery with innovative polymers

Nanosene addresses the challenge of isolating membrane proteins (MPs), critical targets for many drugs but difficult to obtain intact for research. Traditional methods often fail to capture these proteins effectively, hindering drug development. Nanosene’s innovative polymers are specifically designed to isolate MPs with high efficiency. These polymers create customizable nanoscale discs that facilitate the study of these crucial proteins, enhancing the precision of drug research and potentially accelerating the development of new, effective treatments

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# Biochemistry

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  • Gestél Kuyler

    Gestél Kuyler

    Stellenbosch University

    Dr Gestél Kuyler is a researcher at Stellenbosch University's Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science. With expertise in polymer chemistry, her PhD research focused on developing amphiphilic terpolymers for biomedical applications, particularly the isolation and evaluation of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). Gestél has contributed to advancing polymer-based technologies, collaborating with scientists globally. Her innovative approaches have led to filing a patent and establishing a scientific spin-off company, Nanosene (Pty) Ltd, driving the commercialisation of innovative polymers for membrane protein research. She is committed to pushing the boundaries of polymer science to address global health challenges. more

  • Elaine Barnard

    Elaine Barnard

    Stellenbosch University

    Elaine Barnard is a dedicated researcher in the Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science at Stellenbosch University, with a passion for advancing polymer science for biological applications. She has experience in postdoctoral research abroad, where she contributed to developments in the chemical recycling of single-use plastics. Thriving in dynamic start-up environments, Elaine is currently COO of Nanosene, a scientific spin-out from Stellenbosch University, focused on creating innovative polymer tools to revolutionize protein research.more

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