Supramolecular chemistry in lipid bilayer membranes
Laura E. Bickerton, Toby G. Johnson, Aidan Kerckhoffs, Matthew J. Langton
Abstract
Lipid bilayer membranes form compartments requisite for life. Interfacing supramolecular systems, including receptors, catalysts, signal transducers and ion transporters, enables the function of the membrane to be controlled in artificial and living cellular compartments. In this perspective, we take stock of the current state of the art of this rapidly expanding field, and discuss prospects for the future in both fundamental science and applications in biology and medicine.
Topics & Concepts
Supramolecular chemistryLipid bilayerMembraneMembrane biologyInterfacingNanotechnologyChemistryBiological membraneBiophysicsMaterials scienceBiologyComputer scienceBiochemistryMoleculeOrganic chemistryComputer hardwarePhotoreceptor and optogenetics researchLipid Membrane Structure and BehaviorMolecular Sensors and Ion Detection