Interpreting the widespread nonlinear force spectra of intermolecular bonds
Single molecule force spectroscopy probes the strength, lifetime, and energetic details of
intermolecular interactions in a simple experiment. A growing number of these studies have …
intermolecular interactions in a simple experiment. A growing number of these studies have …
Single-molecule scale quantification reveals interactions underlying protein–protein interface: from forces to non-covalent bonds
H Sun, Y Tian, Y Fu, Y Lei, Y Wang, X Yan… - Physical Chemistry …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Protein–protein interactions (PPIs) between the B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2) family are
considered a major driving force in cell cycle regulation and signaling. However, how this …
considered a major driving force in cell cycle regulation and signaling. However, how this …
Nanoscale Young's modulus and surface morphology in photocurable polyacrylate/nanosilica composites
We studied quantitatively nanomechanical properties (Young's modulus, adhesion force)
and surface morphology of two types of model polymer-nanosilica composites. High …
and surface morphology of two types of model polymer-nanosilica composites. High …
An ultra-low frictional interface combining FDTS SAMs with molybdenum disulfide
X Gan, Y Peng, Y Wang, X Zeng, H Lang, J Deng… - Nanoscale, 2018 - pubs.rsc.org
Interfacial friction is of crucial importance to ensure the friction-reducing and anti-wear
properties of mechanical microstructures in micro/nanoelectromechanical systems …
properties of mechanical microstructures in micro/nanoelectromechanical systems …
Influence of humidity on the nanoadhesion between a hydrophobic and a hydrophilic surface
The adhesion force between a silicon nitride tip and a 1-dodecanethiol monolayer have
been measured at different loading rates and different humidity. A way to extract the kinetic …
been measured at different loading rates and different humidity. A way to extract the kinetic …
Unbinding kinetics of syndecans by single-molecule force spectroscopy
Syndecans are transmembrane proteoglycans that, together with integrins, control cell
interactions with extracellular matrix components. Despite structural similarities between all …
interactions with extracellular matrix components. Despite structural similarities between all …
Crucial roles of bond rebinding in rupture behaviors of single molecular bond at ultralow loading rates
Single-molecule dynamic force spectroscopy (DFS) is a powerful tool for studying
mechanical forces of molecular interactions. Recently, the important role of bond rebinding …
mechanical forces of molecular interactions. Recently, the important role of bond rebinding …
How strong are hydrogen bonds in the peptide model?
Detailed knowledge of intramolecular hydrogen bonds, including their nanomechanics, in a
peptide secondary structure is crucial for understanding mechanisms of numerous …
peptide secondary structure is crucial for understanding mechanisms of numerous …
How complex is the concanavalin A–carboxypeptidase Y interaction?
Lectin–carbohydrate interactions can be exploited in ultrasensitive biochemical recognition
or medical diagnosis. For this purpose, besides the high specificity of the interactions, an …
or medical diagnosis. For this purpose, besides the high specificity of the interactions, an …
Single-molecule force spectroscopy reveals structural differences of heparan sulfate chains during binding to vitronectin
The syndecans represent an ongoing research field focused on their regulatory roles in
normal and pathological conditions. The role of syndecans in cancer progression is well …
normal and pathological conditions. The role of syndecans in cancer progression is well …