Peptides Recognize Photoresponsive Targets

摘要

Research towards the control of reactions by external stimuli is increasing for the fabrication of stimuli-responsive material systems. Stimuli such as light,temperature, pH, electric fields and specific molecules have been used to control material responses. Regarding the control of biological reactions, photostimuli are particularly advantageous, because targeted photoirradiation with adequate power and time conserves biomolecular structure and function. Among potential candidates for photoresponsive molecular tools, azobenzene groups, which predominantly isomerize to trans and cis forms under visible and ultraviolet light, respectively, have been widely investigated.