Biomimetic artificial ion channels based on beta-cyclodextrin

Chem Commun (Camb). 2013 Dec 25;49(99):11647-9. doi: 10.1039/c3cc47071g.

Abstract

Star polymers based on β-cyclodextrin were synthesized by a ''click-chemistry'' process and characterized by NMR, SEC and BLM. The resulting triazole functional groups create, at a specific pH range, electrostatic hindrance between pores inserted in lipid bilayers, preventing their aggregation, allowing formation of well-defined isolated unitary pores and mimicking biological natural channels.

MeSH terms

  • Biomimetic Materials / chemistry*
  • Biomimetics
  • Click Chemistry
  • Ion Channels / chemistry*
  • Lipid Bilayers / chemistry
  • Static Electricity
  • Triazoles / chemistry*
  • beta-Cyclodextrins / chemistry*

Substances

  • Ion Channels
  • Lipid Bilayers
  • Triazoles
  • beta-Cyclodextrins
  • betadex