Figure 1 Schematic illustration of the anisotrophic dual stimuli-responsive ion channel (IMAGE)

Tokyo Institute of Technology

Figure 1 Schematic illustration of the anisotrophic dual stimuli-responsive ion channel

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A multiblock amphiphile VF was developed. When VF was incorporated into the lipid bilayer membranes, VF formed a supramolecular ion channel. The ion transport property of VF could be reversibly switched by the addition of (R)-propranolol, an aromatic amine known as an antiarrhythmic agent, followed by the addition of β-cyclodextrin for its removal.

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