Abstract
Light-regulated ion channel-transport across lipid bilayers was realized using structurally simple azobenzene-based amphiphilic small molecules. UV or visible irradiation triggers molecular photoisomerization, which induces structural and membrane affinity changes in self-assembled channels, thus resulting in light-regulated ion transmembrane transport.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Azo Compounds / chemistry*
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Electric Conductivity
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Electron Transport
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Ion Channels / chemistry*
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Light*
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Lipid Bilayers / chemistry
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Models, Molecular
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Molecular Structure
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Photochemical Processes
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Stereoisomerism
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Surface-Active Agents / chemistry*
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Ultraviolet Rays*
Substances
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Azo Compounds
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Ion Channels
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Lipid Bilayers
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Surface-Active Agents
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azobenzene