The breadth of structure and function displayed by the molecules of biology is remarkable.
Considering that there are only three major biopolymer backbones (proteins, ribonucleic …

The high functionalities of naturally occurring macromolecules such as proteins and genes
arise from their precisely ordered stereostructures. 1 In such systems, the helix is often found …

Hollow tubular structures of molecular dimensions perform diverse biological functions in
nature. Examples include scaffolding and packaging roles played by cytoskeletal …

In the course of evolution, Nature has developed a multitude of biomacromolecules tailored
to deal with complicated tasks such as information storage, support of tissue, transport, and …

The ordered solution conformation of a synthetic chain molecule has been used to create a
high-affinity binding site for small-molecule guests. The diastereoselective complexation of …

Stimulus-responsive reversible transformation between two structural conformers is an
essential process in many biological systems. An example of such a process is the …

Interest in foldamers [1] and helically folding polymers [2] has increased considerably over
the past decade, reflecting the vast potential of this emerging field.[3] One particularly …

The general approach involving the organization of polymers into micellar assemblies
followed by stabilization through covalent intramicellar crosslinking of the assemblies has …

Synthetic protocols and circular dichroism (CD) spectra are reported for a series of
oligomers of (R, R)-trans-2-aminocyclopentanecarboxylic acid (trans-ACPC). The two …

BF2 complexes of aryl-substituted dipyrrolyldiketones (3a− c, 5a− d) have been synthesized
by the condensation of arylpyrroles obtained by Suzuki cross-coupling reactions with …