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Jinqiao Dong1, Anthony P Davis1
1School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantock's Close, Bristol, BS8 1TS, UK.
Angewandte Chemie (International Ed. in English)
|October 19, 2020
Summary
Synthetic receptors harness hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions to bind molecules in water. This advances molecular recognition for potential biomedical applications.
Area of Science:
- Supramolecular Chemistry
- Biomedical Applications
Background:
- Hydrogen bonding is crucial for molecular recognition, especially in biological systems.
- Research has primarily focused on organic solvents, with slower progress in water due to solvation effects.
- Recent efforts accelerate the deployment of hydrogen bonding in aqueous environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review synthetic receptors designed for molecular binding in water.
- To highlight the combination of hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions for aqueous recognition.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of various synthetic receptor designs.
- Analysis of receptors utilizing combined hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions.
- Review of systems demonstrating high affinity and selectivity in water.
Main Results:
- Successful design of synthetic receptors for binding organic molecules in aqueous media.
- Demonstration of high affinities and selectivities achievable through combined interactions.
- Progress in overcoming challenges of hydrogen bonding in water.
Conclusions:
- Synthetic receptors can effectively utilize hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions in water.
- These advancements pave the way for future biomedical applications.
- Further development holds promise for molecular recognition in biological solvent conditions.
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