Allosteric regulation of the conformational dynamics of a cavitand receptor

作者:Yan Zhiqing*; Chang Yuning; Mayo Dennis; Maslak Veselin; Xia Shijing; Badjic Jovica D
来源:Organic Letters, 2006, 8(17): 3697-3700.
DOI:10.1021/ol0612760

摘要

Inspired by allostery in nature, we synthesized cavitand 1 and investigated regulation of its conformational dynamics. Quantitative H-1 NMR studies have revealed that the rate of the conformational isomerization of 1 can be modulated using the external addition of acid. As 1 maintains its vase-like conformation in an acidic environment, ample opportunities for controlling the kinetics of molecular recognition, and thus reactivity, in this and related receptors have arisen.

  • 出版日期2006-8-17