Issue 65, 2013

Zn2+-induced conformational changes in a binaphthyl-pyrene derivative monitored by using fluorescence and CD spectroscopy

Abstract

We have developed a unique binaphthyl-pyrene system 1, whose dihedral angle is reversibly modulated by the addition of Zn2+. Dihedral angle changes in this system were monitored by using circular dichroism (CD) and by an observed “off–on” fluorescence enhancement in aqueous solution. Owing to these changes, the presence of biologically important Zn2+ ions in samples can be readily monitored by employing CD and fluorescence spectroscopy. Finally, the experimental observations made in this effort are supported by the results of quantum mechanical calculations.

Graphical abstract: Zn2+-induced conformational changes in a binaphthyl-pyrene derivative monitored by using fluorescence and CD spectroscopy

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
18 May 2013
Accepted
17 Jun 2013
First published
18 Jun 2013

Chem. Commun., 2013,49, 7228-7230

Zn2+-induced conformational changes in a binaphthyl-pyrene derivative monitored by using fluorescence and CD spectroscopy

F. Wang, J. H. Moon, R. Nandhakumar, B. Kang, D. Kim, K. M. Kim, J. Y. Lee and J. Yoon, Chem. Commun., 2013, 49, 7228 DOI: 10.1039/C3CC43739F

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