Peptide π‑Electron Conjugates: Organic Electronics for Biology?

Highly ordered arrays of π-conjugated molecules are often viewed as a prerequisite for effective charge-transporting materials. Studies involving these materials have traditionally focused on organic electronic devices, with more recent emphasis on biological systems. In order to facilitate the tran...

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Published in:Bioconjugate chemistry 2015-12, Vol.26 (12), p.2290-2302
Main Authors: Ardoña, Herdeline Ann M, Tovar, John D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Coloring Agents - chemistry
Electronics - methods
Electrons
Hydrocarbons, Aromatic - chemistry
Models, Molecular
Nanostructures - chemistry
Peptides - chemistry
Polyacetylenes - chemistry
Polymers - chemistry
Polyvinyls - chemistry
Thiophenes - chemistry
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Summary:Highly ordered arrays of π-conjugated molecules are often viewed as a prerequisite for effective charge-transporting materials. Studies involving these materials have traditionally focused on organic electronic devices, with more recent emphasis on biological systems. In order to facilitate the transition to biological environments, biomolecules that can promote hierarchical ordering and water solubility are often covalently appended to the π-electron unit. This review highlights recent work on π-conjugated systems bound to peptide moieties that exhibit self-assembly and aims to provide an overview on the development and emerging applications of peptide-based supramolecular π-electron systems.
ISSN:1043-1802
1520-4812
DOI:10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.5b00497