Selective transmembrane transport of Aβ protein regulated by tryptophan enantiomers

Chem Commun (Camb). 2021 Jan 7;57(2):215-218. doi: 10.1039/d0cc06104b. Epub 2020 Dec 10.

Abstract

Tryptophan enantiomers (d/l-Trp) were introduced into artificial nanochannels to regulate the chiral selective transport of Aβ proteins. The l-Trp channel performs effectively selectivity for the transport of Aβ protein, which would provide a new perspective for the pathological studies of Alzheimer's disease.

MeSH terms

  • Amyloid beta-Peptides / chemistry
  • Amyloid beta-Peptides / metabolism*
  • Biological Transport
  • Circular Dichroism
  • Microscopy, Confocal
  • Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Tryptophan / chemistry
  • Tryptophan / metabolism*

Substances

  • Amyloid beta-Peptides
  • Tryptophan