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

Fang Wang, Jong Hun Moon, Raju Nandhakumar, Baotao Kang, Dabin Kim, Kwan Mook Kim, Jin Yong Lee, Juyoung Yoon

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7228-7230
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Volume49
Issue number65
DOIs
StatePublished - 18 Jul 2013

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