Self-assembly and potassium ion triggered disruption of peptide-based soft structures

Chem Commun (Camb). 2007 Jun 14:(22):2296-8. doi: 10.1039/b701665d. Epub 2007 Mar 8.

Abstract

This report describes formation of soft vesicular structures by a tetrapeptide and its disruption triggered by potassium ions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cations / chemistry*
  • Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
  • Oligopeptides / chemistry*
  • Potassium / chemistry*
  • Protein Structure, Secondary
  • Temperature

Substances

  • Cations
  • Oligopeptides
  • Potassium