Abstract
A cyclic peptide based receptor, bearing two dipicolylamino arms complexed to zinc(II) ions, binds pyrophosphate ions with high affinity and selectivity in aqueous solution as determined using an indicator displacement assay.
MeSH terms
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Diphosphates / chemistry*
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Diphosphates / metabolism
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Models, Molecular
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Peptides, Cyclic / chemistry*
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Peptides, Cyclic / metabolism
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Receptors, Peptide / chemistry*
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Receptors, Peptide / metabolism
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Water / chemistry*
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Water / metabolism
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Zinc / chemistry
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Zinc / metabolism
Substances
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Diphosphates
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Peptides, Cyclic
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Receptors, Peptide
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Water
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Zinc