Developments in Molecular Recognition and Sensing at Interfaces

International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Katsuhiko Ariga¹  Jonathan P. Hill² 

[1] id="af1-ijms-08-00864">Supermolecules Group, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba 305-0044, Jap

关键词: molecular recognition;    interface;    air-water interface;    Langmuir-Blodgett film;    self-assembled monolayer;    molecular assembly;   

DOI  :  10.3390/i8080864

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【 摘 要 】

In biological systems, molecular recognition events occur mostly within interfacial environments such as at membrane surfaces, enzyme reaction sites, or at the interior of the DNA double helix. Investigation of molecular recognition at model interfaces provides great insights into biological phenomena. Molecular recognition at interfaces not only has relevance to biological systems but is also important for modern applications such as high sensitivity sensors. Selective binding of guest molecules in solution to host molecules located at solid surfaces is crucial for electronic or photonic detection of analyte substances. In response to these demands, molecular recognition at interfaces has been investigated extensively during the past two decades using Langmuir monolayers, self-assembled monolayers, and lipid assemblies as recognition media. In this review, advances of molecular recognition at interfaces are briefly summarized.

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