Time-programmed peptide helix inversion of a synthetic metal complex triggered by an achiral NO3- anion

J Am Chem Soc. 2008 Jan 23;130(3):792-3. doi: 10.1021/ja0768385.

Abstract

Dynamic and efficient inversion of peptide helices by an achiral NO3- anion was programmed in terms of time scale from milliseconds to hours.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acetonitriles / chemistry
  • Anions / chemistry
  • Crystallography, X-Ray
  • Nickel / chemistry
  • Nitrates / chemistry*
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Peptides / chemistry*
  • Protein Structure, Secondary
  • Time Factors
  • Zinc / chemistry

Substances

  • Acetonitriles
  • Anions
  • Nitrates
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Peptides
  • Nickel
  • Zinc
  • acetonitrile