A heteromultivalent host-guest sensor array for cell recognition and discrimination

Chem Commun (Camb). 2022 Nov 29;58(95):13198-13201. doi: 10.1039/d2cc04963e.

Abstract

We present a supramolecular sensor array based on a series of heteromultivalent macrocyclic coassemblies using amphiphilic calixarenes and cyclodextrin as the building blocks for cell recognition. The corresponding cross-reactivity between the coassemblies and cells served as the unique fingerprint for cell classification, and successfully identified the normal cell lines, cancerous cell lines, and cross-contaminated cells.

MeSH terms

  • Calixarenes* / metabolism
  • Cyclodextrins*

Substances

  • Calixarenes
  • Cyclodextrins