A multi-stimuli responsive, self-assembling, boronic acid dipeptide

Chem Commun (Camb). 2015 Oct 4;51(77):14532-5. doi: 10.1039/c5cc05207f. Epub 2015 Aug 19.

Abstract

Modification of the dipeptide of phenylalanine, FF, with a boronic acid (BA) functionality imparts unique aqueous self-assembly behavior that responds to multiple stimuli. Changes in pH and ionic strength are used to trigger hydrogelation via the formation of nanoribbon networks. Furthermore, we show for the first time that the binding of polyols to the BA functionality can modulate a peptide between its assembled and disassembled states.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Boronic Acids / chemistry*
  • Dipeptides / chemistry*
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Osmolar Concentration

Substances

  • Boronic Acids
  • Dipeptides