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Self-assembling peptide as a potential carrier of hydrophobic compounds

Authors :
Keyes-Baig, Christine
Duhamel, Jean
Shan-Yu Fang
Bezaire, Jeremy
P. Chen
Source :
Journal of the American Chemical Society. June 23, 2004, Vol. 126 Issue 24, p7522, 11 p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Microcrystals of a hydrophobic cargo were stabilized by EAK16 II, a self-assembling oligopeptide, and suspended in aqueous solution. The results show that the rate of transfer can be adjusted by tuning the peptide-to-pyrene ratio.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00027863
Volume :
126
Issue :
24
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of the American Chemical Society
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.124934141