Issue 73, 2017

Tubulation of liposomes via the interaction of supramolecular nanofibers

Abstract

We achieved tubulation of self-assembled lipid membranes, liposomes, via the interaction of supramolecular nanofibers, porphyrin J-aggregates. This structural change was reversible, and the deformation of the porphyrin J-aggregates caused reconstruction of the liposomes from the tubes. We discussed the tubulation mechanism and calculated the force provided by porphyrin J-aggregates for tubulation.

Graphical abstract: Tubulation of liposomes via the interaction of supramolecular nanofibers

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
31 Jul 2017
Accepted
18 Aug 2017
First published
18 Aug 2017

Chem. Commun., 2017,53, 10140-10143

Tubulation of liposomes via the interaction of supramolecular nanofibers

K. Sugikawa, Y. Takamatsu, T. Kakigi, K. Yasuhara and A. Ikeda, Chem. Commun., 2017, 53, 10140 DOI: 10.1039/C7CC05857H

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