Self-assembling porphyrin-modified peptides

Org Lett. 2005 Jun 23;7(13):2559-61. doi: 10.1021/ol050644h.

Abstract

[structure: see text] We report the synthesis and characterization of a novel supramolecular assembly that features long-range electronic coupling between porphyrins covalently attached to a designed peptide scaffold. The resulting construct self-assembles to form extended organized aggregates in which the porphyrins engage in exciton coupling.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Models, Molecular*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Peptides / chemical synthesis
  • Peptides / chemistry*
  • Porphyrins / chemical synthesis
  • Porphyrins / chemistry*
  • Protein Conformation

Substances

  • Peptides
  • Porphyrins