Molecular self-assembly and supramolecular chemistry of cyclic peptides
This Review focuses on the establishment and development of self-assemblies governed by
the supramolecular interactions between cyclic peptides. The Review first describes the type …
the supramolecular interactions between cyclic peptides. The Review first describes the type …
Ion channel models based on self-assembling cyclic peptide nanotubes
J Montenegro, MR Ghadiri… - Accounts of chemical …, 2013 - ACS Publications
The lipid bilayer membranes are Nature's dynamic structural motifs that individualize cells
and keep ions, proteins, biopolymers and metabolites confined in the appropriate location …
and keep ions, proteins, biopolymers and metabolites confined in the appropriate location …
Foldamers containing γ-amino acid residues or their analogues: structural features and applications
F Bouillere, S Thétiot-Laurent, C Kouklovsky, V Alezra - Amino Acids, 2011 - Springer
Over the past 20 years, the field of foldamers has rapidly increased. Many β-peptides have
already been described and shown interesting properties. γ-Peptides have more recently …
already been described and shown interesting properties. γ-Peptides have more recently …
Transmembrane ion transport by self-assembling α, γ-peptide nanotubes
R Garcia-Fandino, M Amorin, L Castedo… - Chemical Science, 2012 - pubs.rsc.org
In this study, we describe the self-assembling properties of cyclic peptides containing γ-
amino acids in lipid bilayers to form transmembrane nanotubes. The resulting ion channel …
amino acids in lipid bilayers to form transmembrane nanotubes. The resulting ion channel …
Construction of Cucurbit[7]uril Based Tubular Nanochannels Incorporating Associated [CdCl4]2- and Lanthanide Ions
LL Liang, XL Ni, Y Zhao, K Chen, X Xiao… - Inorganic …, 2013 - ACS Publications
There is intensive interest in the design of tubular channels because of their novel structures
and various applications in a variety of research fields. Herein, we present a series of …
and various applications in a variety of research fields. Herein, we present a series of …
Effect of water models on transmembrane self-assembled cyclic peptide nanotubes
Self-assembling cyclic peptide nanotubes can form nanopores when they are inserted in
lipid bilayers, acting as ion and/or water permeable channels. In order to improve the …
lipid bilayers, acting as ion and/or water permeable channels. In order to improve the …
Peptide-based solids: porosity and zeolitic behavior
R Afonso, A Mendes, L Gales - Journal of Materials Chemistry, 2012 - pubs.rsc.org
Among the greatest challenges in the field of microporous solids is the development of
“smart” materials, displaying environment-triggered property tuning. These could be used …
“smart” materials, displaying environment-triggered property tuning. These could be used …
Membrane-targeted self-assembling cyclic peptide nanotubes
N Rodriguez-Vazquez, H Lionel Ozores… - Current Topics in …, 2014 - ingentaconnect.com
Peptide nanotubes are novel supramolecular nanobiomaterials that have a tubular structure.
The stacking of cyclic components is one of the most promising strategies amongst the …
The stacking of cyclic components is one of the most promising strategies amongst the …
Parallel versus antiparallel β‐sheet structure in cyclic peptide hybrids containing γ‐or δ‐cyclic amino acids
M Calvelo, A Lamas, A Guerra… - … A European Journal, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Cyclic peptides with disc‐shaped structures have emerged as potent building blocks for the
preparation of new biomaterials in fields ranging from biological to material science. In this …
preparation of new biomaterials in fields ranging from biological to material science. In this …
Self‐Assembling Nanotubes Consisting of Rigid Cyclic γ‐Peptides
Self‐assembling cyclic peptide nanotubes (SPNs) have been extensively studied due to
their potential applications in biology and material sciences. Cyclic γ‐peptides, which have a …
their potential applications in biology and material sciences. Cyclic γ‐peptides, which have a …