Trigonal tryptophane zipper as a novel building block for pH-responsive peptide nano-assemblies

Chem Commun (Camb). 2011 Jan 7;47(1):265-7. doi: 10.1039/c0cc01324b. Epub 2010 Aug 20.

Abstract

A novel C(3)-symmetric peptide conjugate bearing tryptophane zipper-forming peptides showed pH-responding self-assembly into nanospheres and nanofibers in water.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Particle Size
  • Peptides / chemical synthesis*
  • Peptides / chemistry
  • Surface Properties
  • Tryptophan / chemistry*

Substances

  • Peptides
  • Tryptophan