Abstract
A dynamic surface can "turn on" the migration of adherent cells. This dynamic property is based on a self-assembled monolayer that presents hydroquinone groups. Electrochemical oxidation converts the hydroquinone into the corresponding benzoquinone, which then undergoes a Diels-Alder reaction with a conjugate of cyclopentadiene and a peptide ligand. This in situ modification of the substrate gives a surface that promotes cell migration (see scheme).
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1093-1096 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 14 2001 |
Keywords
- Bioorganic chemistry
- Cell migration
- Diels-Alder reaction
- Monolayers
- Oxidation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- General Chemistry