Tandem facial amphiphiles for membrane protein stabilization

J Am Chem Soc. 2010 Dec 1;132(47):16750-2. doi: 10.1021/ja1072959. Epub 2010 Nov 4.

Abstract

We describe a new type of synthetic amphiphile that is intended to support biochemical characterization of intrinsic membrane proteins. Members of this new family displayed favorable behavior with four of five membrane proteins tested, and these amphiphiles formed relatively small micelles.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacteriorhodopsins / chemistry
  • Deoxycholic Acid / chemical synthesis
  • Deoxycholic Acid / chemistry*
  • Deoxycholic Acid / pharmacology*
  • Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions
  • Maltose / chemistry
  • Membrane Proteins / chemistry*
  • Micelles
  • Protein Stability / drug effects
  • Rhodobacter capsulatus
  • Time Factors
  • Water / chemistry

Substances

  • Membrane Proteins
  • Micelles
  • Deoxycholic Acid
  • Water
  • Bacteriorhodopsins
  • Maltose