Solvophobically driven folding of nonbiological oligomers.
Science
; 277(5333): 1793-6, 1997 Sep 19.
Article
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| ID: mdl-9295264
ABSTRACT
In solution, biopolymers commonly fold into well-defined three-dimensional structures, but only recently has analogous behavior been explored in synthetic chain molecules. An aromatic hydrocarbon backbone is described that spontaneously acquires a stable helical conformation having a large cavity. The chain does not form intramolecular hydrogen bonds, and solvophobic interactions drive the folding transition, which is sensitive to chain length, solvent quality, and temperature.
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Assunto principal:
Polímeros
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Acetileno
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Conformação Molecular
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Science
Ano de publicação:
1997
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos