Induced-fit expansion and contraction of a self-assembled nanocube finely responding to neutral and anionic guests

• Published in: Nature communications no. 9; p. 4530
• Main Authors: Zhan Yi-Yang, Kojima Tatsuo, Nakamura Takashi, Takahashi Toshihiro, Takahashi Satoshi, Haketa Yohei, Shoji Yoshiaki, Maeda Hiromitsu, Fukushima Takanori, Hiraoka Shuichi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Springer Nature 31.10.2018

Induced-fit or conformational selection is of profound significance in biological regulation. Biological receptors alter their conformation to respond to the shape and electrostatic surfaces of guest molecules. Here we report a water-soluble artificial molecular host that can sensitively respond to...