Unique Retinal Binding Pocket of Primate Blue-Sensitive Visual Pigment.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.biochem.0c00394
Abstract: The visual pigments of humans contain 11-cis retinal as the chromophore of light perception, and its photoisomerization to the all-trans form initiates visual excitation in our eyes. It is well known that three isomeric states… read more here.
Keywords: cis; unique retinal; cis form; binding pocket ... See more keywords
Dynamic regulation of ion transport through a bis(1,3-propanediol)-based channel via allosteric azobenzene photoswitching.
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DOI: 10.1039/d4nr01711k
Abstract: The transportation of ions across cell membranes is vital in biological functions and is frequently controlled by external triggers like light, ligands, and voltage. Synthetic ion transport systems, particularly those featuring gating mechanisms, have attracted… read more here.
Keywords: transport; ion transport; azobenzene; ion ... See more keywords