Using a collagen heterotrimer to screen for cation-π interactions to stabilize triple helices
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2018.10.073
Abstract: Abstract As one of non-covalent forces to stabilize protein, cation-π interactions in collagen have been received much attention. Three chains of collagen form its characteristic secondary structure, triple helices. Based on a collagen heterotrimer, abc,… read more here.
Keywords: cation interactions; triple helices; collagen heterotrimer; cation ... See more keywords
Conversion of soybean oil extraction wastes into high-performance wood adhesives based on mussel-inspired cation-π interactions.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.03.152
Abstract: As a soybean oil extractive byproduct, high temperature defatted soy meal (HSM) presents great potential as a raw material for vegetable protein adhesives to replace aldehyde-based adhesives in the wood-based panel production. However, the application… read more here.
Keywords: mussel inspired; cation interactions; performance; based mussel ... See more keywords
Principles of Cation-π Interactions for Engineering Mussel-Inspired Functional Materials.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.2c00068
Abstract: ConspectusSupramolecular assembly is commonly driven by noncovalent interactions (e.g., hydrogen bonding, electrostatic, hydrophobic, and aromatic interactions) and plays a predominant role in multidisciplinary research areas ranging from materials design to molecular biology. Understanding these noncovalent… read more here.
Keywords: mussel inspired; cation interactions; engineering; functional materials ... See more keywords
Cation-π Interactions and Their Role in Assembling Collagen Triple Helices.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.2c00856
Abstract: Cation-π interactions play a significant role in the stabilization of globular proteins. However, their role in collagen triple helices is less well understood and they have rarely been used in de novo designed collagen mimetic… read more here.
Keywords: role; cation interactions; collagen triple; triple helices ... See more keywords
Two Faces of Amine–Catechol Pair Synergy in Underwater Cation−π Interactions
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.1c00079
Abstract: Cation−π interactions play important roles in various biological systems. Recently, cation−π interactions have been suggested to have considerable roles in mussel adhesion, which is the most well-k... read more here.
Keywords: cation; amine catechol; cation interactions; two faces ... See more keywords
Cation-π Interactions Contribute to Hydrophobic Humic Acid Removal for the Control of Hydraulically Irreversible Membrane Fouling.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c07593
Abstract: Hydraulically irreversible membrane fouling is a major problem encountered during membrane-based water purification. Membrane foulants present large hydrophobic fractions, with humic acid (HA) being a prevalent example of hydrophobic natural organic matter. Furthermore, HA contains… read more here.
Keywords: removal; irreversible membrane; membrane fouling; cation ... See more keywords
Surfactant Perturbation of Cation Interactions at the Electrode–Electrolyte Interface in Carbon Dioxide Reduction
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DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.0c02387
Abstract: Interfacial properties at the boundary between the electrode and electrolyte have important effects on the surface reactivity in electrocatalysis. Ionic additives and electrolyte ions can serve as ... read more here.
Keywords: perturbation cation; surfactant perturbation; cation interactions; electrolyte interface ... See more keywords
Tuning underwater adhesion with cation-π interactions.
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DOI: 10.1038/nchem.2720
Abstract: Cation-π interactions drive the self-assembly and cohesion of many biological molecules, including the adhesion proteins of several marine organisms. Although the origin of cation-π bonds in isolated pairs has been extensively studied, the energetics of… read more here.
Keywords: adhesion cation; underwater adhesion; cation; tuning underwater ... See more keywords
Cation-π Interactions: Mimicking mussel mechanics.
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DOI: 10.1038/nchem.2774
Abstract: Gluing materials together underwater is a mighty challenge faced — and overcome — by mussels. It requires good adhesion and cohesion. Molecular-level mechanical measurements have now shown that cation–π interactions provide surprisingly strong cohesive abilities. read more here.
Keywords: interactions mimicking; mimicking mussel; cation interactions; mussel mechanics ... See more keywords
Cation-π interactions secure aggregation induced emission of planar organic luminophores.
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DOI: 10.1039/c9cc06829e
Abstract: The use of non-covalent intermolecular π+-π interactions between quaternary pyridinium or imidazolium cations and aromatic π systems is an efficient approach to achieve AIE in planar purely organic luminophores. read more here.
Keywords: planar; secure aggregation; interactions secure; aggregation induced ... See more keywords
Photoreactive salt cocrystal: N+–H⋯N hydrogen bond and cation–π interactions support a cascade-like photodimerization of a 4-stilbazole
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DOI: 10.1039/d0ce01885f
Abstract: We describe hydrogen bonds (i.e., N+–H⋯N) in combination with cation⋯π interactions to enable a cascade-like [2 + 2] photodimerization of 4-stilbazole in a salt cocrystal. A four-component crystal assembly is composed of photoactive pyridinium ion… read more here.
Keywords: photodimerization; cascade like; like photodimerization; cation interactions ... See more keywords