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  • Chemical Biology
  • Materials Science

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  • Molecular machines offer precise control over molecular functions.
  • Viologen compounds exhibit redox activity and potential toxicity.
  • pH-responsive systems are crucial for targeted biological applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and synthesize a pH-actuated molecular switch.
  • To investigate the translocation dynamics and fatigue resistance of the switch.
  • To explore the potential of the switch for selective toxicity masking.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of a cucurbit[7]uril-viologen-imidazole supramolecular complex.
  • Utilizing pH changes to induce ring translocation.
  • Assessing switch performance through cyclic measurements for fatigue resistance.
  • Evaluating selective toxicity masking in vitro at different pH values.

Main Results:

  • The molecular switch demonstrated pH-actuated ring translocation.
  • High fatigue resistance was observed, withstanding up to 10^2 cycles.
  • Selective masking of viologen toxicity at neutral pH was achieved.
  • Viologen toxicity was exposed at acidic pH, relevant to cancer cell environments.

Conclusions:

  • The developed molecular switch provides a robust platform for pH-responsive molecular engineering.
  • The system shows promise for targeted delivery and controlled release applications, particularly in cancer therapy.
  • This work highlights the potential of supramolecular chemistry in developing smart materials for biomedical purposes.