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  • Chemistry
  • Biotechnology
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Molecular motors are crucial for cellular transport and function.
  • Synthetic molecular motors have diverse applications but lack physiological compatibility.
  • Aromatic core structures limit solubility in aqueous solutions, hindering biological applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the dynamic behavior of molecular motors in biologically relevant media.
  • To establish design principles for aqueous-compatible molecular motors.
  • To explore pH-dependent behavior and potential for biohybrid systems.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesizing molecular motors with solubilizing substituents.
  • Studying motor behavior in aqueous solutions.
  • Analyzing motor performance in micelles as a model for confined biological environments.

Main Results:

  • Two molecular motors were successfully modified for aqueous solubility.
  • Motor behavior was characterized in aqueous solutions and micelle models.
  • Design principles for aqueous-phase molecular motors were elucidated, including pH effects.

Conclusions:

  • Molecular motors can be engineered for functionality in aqueous and biologically relevant environments.
  • This research provides a foundation for applying molecular motors in biohybrid systems.
  • The findings pave the way for advanced applications in artificial cells and bionanotechnology.