Condensative Chain Polymerization

Synthesis and application of a novel poly-l-phenylalanine electroactive macromonomer as matrix for the biosensing of ‘Abused Drug’ model

“…The further course of polymerization depends on whether the soluble fraction can grow beyond a DP of 10 and form α-helices or not. As was previously pointed out, 61 if the active end group of the α-helix remains accessible to NCAs even after precipitation, it is possible that the helical chains still grow. The secondary structure of Phe oligomers having DP in the range 2-7 was previously investigated 62 by IR spectroscopy in the solid state.…”