| abstract |
The present invention relates to a molecularly imprinted polymer in the form of nanoparticles, a method of preparation and uses thereof. Polymeric nanoparticles have recognition sites of at least one target molecule and are obtained by crosslinking of at least one polymer that is functionalized at least with polymerizable double bonds, in a liquid and in the presence of at least said at least one target molecule as template molecule. Polymeric nanoparticles can be used for many applications, such as selective recognition of analytes, in vivo and in vitro targeting, labelling of biological molecules or in the preparation of molecular sensors. |