Visible Light‐Triggered Supramolecular Hydrogel Based on Cyclic Dipeptides Stabilized with Coulomb Interactions
Macromolecular Materials and Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
309(5)
Published: March 15, 2024
Abstract
Amphiphilic
cyclic
dipeptides
are
efficient
supramolecular
hydrogelators.
They
can
be
combined
with
molecular
photoswitches
to
produce
light‐responsive
soft
materials,
which
applied
in
controlled
drug
delivery.
Here
it
is
reported
that
an
arginine‐containing
dipeptide
decorated
ortho‐fluorinated
azobenzene
forms
hydrogels
under
physiological
conditions
reversibly
liquefied
upon
exposure
visible
light
frequencies
(green
and
violet,
respectively).
The
addition
of
sodium
alginate
results
composite
increased
gelating
capacity
supported
Coulombic
interactions,
also
dissipate
irradiation.
Language: Английский
Reversible Influence of Hemipiperazine Photochromism on the Early Development of Zebrafish Embryo
ChemBioChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(8)
Published: March 5, 2024
This
study
explores
the
potential
of
controlling
organismal
development
with
light
by
using
reversible
photomodulation
activity
in
bioactive
compounds.
Specifically,
our
research
focuses
on
plinabulin
1,
an
inhibitor
tubulin
dynamics
that
contains
a
photochromic
motif
called
hemipiperazine.
The
two
isomeric
forms,
Z-1
and
E-1,
can
partially
interconvert
light,
yet
show
remarkable
thermal
stability
darkness.
Z-isomer
exhibits
higher
cytotoxicity
due
to
stronger
binding
α-tubulin's
colchicine
site.
less
toxic
E-1
form,
considered
"pro-drug",
be
isolated
vitro
stored.
Upon
activation
blue
or
cyan
it
predominantly
generates
more
form.
Here
we
demonstrate
1
effectively
photomodulate
epiboly,
critical
microtubule-dependent
cell
movement
during
gastrulation
zebrafish
embryos.
highlights
for
precise
control
cellular
activities
development.
Language: Английский
Heterocyclic Hemipiperazines: Multistimuli‐responsive Switches and Sensors for Zinc or Cadmium Ions
V Schäfer,
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Zbigniew Pianowski
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Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 9, 2024
Advance
in
the
design
of
molecular
photoswitches
-
adapters
that
convert
light
into
changes
at
level
opens
up
exciting
possibilities
preparing
smart
polymers,
drugs
photoactivated
inside
humans,
or
light-fueled
nanomachines
might
future
operate
our
bloodstream.
Hemipiperazines
are
recently
reported
biocompatible
based
on
cyclic
dipeptides.
Here
we
report
a
multistimuli-responsive
hemipiperazine-based
switch
reacts
light,
solvents,
acidity,
metal
ions.
Its
photoequilibration
is
controlled
by
intramolecular
hydrogen
bonding
pattern.
The
compound
can
be
used
as
mid-nanomolar
photoswitchable
fluorescent
sensor
for
zinc
and
cadmium
ions,
applicable
to
monitor
environmental
pollution
real
time.
Language: Английский
Cargo Encapsulation in Photochromic Supramolecular Hydrogels Depends on Specific Guest‐Gelator Supramolecular Interactions
European Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
26(20)
Published: April 24, 2023
Abstract
Photochromic
supramolecular
hydrogels
are
prospective
materials
for
light‐triggered
drug
release
and
bionanotechnology.
Here
we
present
a
structural
analysis
of
peptide‐derived
photochromic
hydrogels,
which
were
physically
loaded
with
selection
biologically
related
compounds,
using
advanced
techniques
nuclear
magnetic
resonance.
The
results
enable
detailed
correct
understanding
the
loading
process
will
allow
design
pharmacologically
relevant
systems
phototriggered
delivery.
Language: Английский
Cyclization of the l-alanyl-l-isoleucine dipeptide in the solid state: effect of the amino acid sequence on the reaction kinetics
Russian Chemical Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
73(3), P. 514 - 522
Published: March 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Strategy For Solid-State Synthesis of the Cyclic Dipeptide from Phenylalanyl-Alanine and Alanyl-Phenylalanine
Russian Journal of General Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
94(11), P. 3113 - 3125
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Non-established photoswitchable organic systems
Royal Society of Chemistry eBooks,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 436 - 454
Published: Dec. 20, 2023
The
collection
of
photochromic
systems
demonstrated
here
gives
an
illustrative
overview
over
recent
progress
in
the
concepts
and
development
molecular
photoswitches.
These
are
represented
by
indigoids
(ITI,
ITOs,
PIOs),
dihydropyrenes,
nature-inspired
5-membered
heterocyclic
switches,
hemipiperazines,
as
well
based
on
novel
electrocyclic
photoswitching
radical-involved
mechanisms.
Language: Английский