提出基于α-sheet自组装寡肽的设计原则,在L-和D-氨基酸残基交替排列的基础上,充分利用不同氨基酸的构象倾向,特别是亮氨酸(Leu或L)倾向形成helix构象,以及类表面活性剂短肽的结构特征和组装规律,设计了Ac-LDLLDLK-NH2 and Ac-DLLDLLDK-NH2,综合运用实验和模拟相结合的方法,证实了α-sheet结构的形成,并阐明从单分子到组装体的结构依赖关系。 04 图文解析
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