Second generation light-driven molecular motors. Unidirectional rotation controlled by a single stereogenic center with near- perfect photoequilibria and acceleration of the speed of rotation by structural modification

N. Koumura, E. M. Geertsema, M. B. Van Gelder, A. Meetsma, B.L. Feringa

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296 Citations (Scopus)
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5037 - 5051
Number of pages15
JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society
Volume124
Issue number18
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2002

Keywords

  • ATP SYNTHASE
  • MYOSIN
  • MOTION
  • ROTAXANE
  • SWITCHES
  • SHUTTLE
  • MOVES
  • STEPS
  • ACTIN
  • ROTOR

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