Membrane transport of neurotransmitter acetylcholine and related compounds across a phospholipid bilayer by a calix[6]arene ester

Abstract

A calix[6]arene ester 2 acts as a carrier for neurotransmitters such as acetylcholine, carbachol and choline in a phospholipid bilayer membrane.

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