Visualized detection of vancomycin by supramolecular hydrogelations

摘要

The specific binding in the self-assembled peptide Nap-GFFYEG(D)A(D)A and the antibiotic vancomycin leads to supramolecular hydrogelations. This sol-gel phase transition can be easily identified by the naked eye. Therefore, it may be developed into a versatile method to detect vancomycin in remote places and in house.