1984
DOI: 10.1002/ijch.198400051
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An Artificial Channel Type Ionophore

Abstract: A polymer of an isocyanide (R–N=C<)n has been synthesized in which R contains a benzo‐18‐crown‐6 group. The crown ether rings are on top of each other and form channels which bind metal ions. The channel compound can be incorporated in vesicles and is able to transport ions across the bilayer membrane.

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“…Polyether‐based structures are particularly suitable for the transport of Na + and K + ions, and various approaches with this concept have been tested. Ion channels have been formed by the cylindrical packing of crown ether molecules9–12 or by the bundling together of poly(ethylene glycol) strands,13 but these strategies lead to an unfavorable energy barrier associated with a discontinuous transport process. A polyether helix structure should prevent this barrier; therefore, it should be considered the most effective way of obtaining polyether ionic channels.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Polyether‐based structures are particularly suitable for the transport of Na + and K + ions, and various approaches with this concept have been tested. Ion channels have been formed by the cylindrical packing of crown ether molecules9–12 or by the bundling together of poly(ethylene glycol) strands,13 but these strategies lead to an unfavorable energy barrier associated with a discontinuous transport process. A polyether helix structure should prevent this barrier; therefore, it should be considered the most effective way of obtaining polyether ionic channels.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…2 Polyetherbased structures are particularly suitable for transporting Na ϩ and K ϩ ions because of the oxygen's weak coordinative capability, and various approaches based on this strategy have been tested. Ion channels have been formed by the cylindrical packing of crown ether molecules [3][4][5][6] or by the bundling together of poly(ethylene glycol) strands, 7 but these molecular devices lead to an unfavorable energy barrier associated with a discontinuous transport process. A polyether helix structure should prevent this barrier, and it should be considered the most effective way of obtaining polyether ionic channels.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Polyether‐based structures are particularly suitable for transporting Na + and K + ions because of the oxygen's weak coordinative capability, and various approaches based on this strategy have been tested. Ion channels have been formed by the cylindrical packing of crown ether molecules3–6 or by the bundling together of poly(ethylene glycol) strands,7 but these molecular devices lead to an unfavorable energy barrier associated with a discontinuous transport process. A polyether helix structure should prevent this barrier, and it should be considered the most effective way of obtaining polyether ionic channels.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%