Enzymatic formation of a photoresponsive supramolecular hydrogel

Chem Commun (Camb). 2010 Aug 7;46(29):5364-6. doi: 10.1039/c0cc00163e. Epub 2010 Jun 28.

Abstract

This paper reports the first example of the use of an enzymatic reaction to generate a photoresponsive hydrogelator, which represents a convenient route to expand the scope of optically controlled molecular self-assembly in water.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Alkaline Phosphatase / metabolism*
  • Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate / chemistry*
  • Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Photochemical Processes*
  • Solutions
  • Water / chemistry

Substances

  • Solutions
  • Water
  • Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate
  • Alkaline Phosphatase