Enantioselective recognition in biomimetic single artificial nanochannels

J Am Chem Soc. 2011 May 25;133(20):7644-7. doi: 10.1021/ja2004939. Epub 2011 May 2.

Abstract

Efficient enantiomer discrimination with a convenient system remains a challenge in the fields of biochemistry, medical science, and pharmaceutics. Here we report a simple enantioselective sensing device based on a single artificial β-cyclodextrin-modified nanochannel system. This nanodevice shows highly selective recognition of histidine enantiomers through monitoring of ionic current signatures.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biomimetics*
  • Nanostructures*
  • Stereoisomerism
  • beta-Cyclodextrins / chemistry

Substances

  • beta-Cyclodextrins
  • betadex