Abstract
Synthetic chloride transporters containing two urea groups linked through a diazobenzene spacer have been prepared and the trans-to-cis isomerization by light stimulation results in dramatic changes in the chloride transport activities across lipid and cell membranes.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Azo Compounds / chemistry*
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Azo Compounds / radiation effects
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Biological Transport
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Cell Line
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Cell Membrane / metabolism
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Drug Carriers / administration & dosage
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Drug Carriers / chemistry
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Drug Carriers / pharmacokinetics
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Drug Carriers / radiation effects
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Isomerism
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Rats, Inbred F344
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Sodium Chloride / administration & dosage
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Sodium Chloride / chemistry*
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Sodium Chloride / pharmacokinetics
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Ultraviolet Rays
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Urea / chemistry
Substances
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Azo Compounds
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Drug Carriers
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Sodium Chloride
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Urea
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azobenzene