Molecular Knot: Advances in DNA Based Knotting for Nanotechnology and Computing
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Molecular knot-This chapter introduces the concept of molecular knots, essential in understanding molecular entanglement and their potential in DNA Walker systems
Rotaxane-Explores the structure and function of rotaxanes, providing insight into their role as molecular machines within the DNA Walker context
Supramolecular chemistry-Focuses on the noncovalent interactions between molecules, crucial for building complex DNAbased systems
NonKekulé molecule-Discusses molecules that deviate from traditional Kekulé structures, offering new perspectives for DNA Walker designs
Polycatenane-Examines polycatenanes, highlighting their significance in the development of mechanically interlocked molecules
Catenane-Describes the formation of catenanes, essential for understanding molecular mechanics within DNA walkers
Molecular machine-Introduces molecular machines and their application in DNA nanotechnology, laying the foundation for complex functional systems
Click chemistry-Provides an overview of click chemistry, emphasizing its utility in creating stable, modular components for DNA Walker systems
Cycloheximide-Focuses on cycloheximide and its relevance in molecular biology, offering insights into DNArelated biochemical processes
Phosphaalkyne-Discusses phosphaalkynes, their unique properties, and their role in advancing DNA nanotechnology
JeanPierre Sauvage-Highlights the pioneering work of JeanPierre Sauvage in molecular machines, showcasing his contributions to DNA Walker research
Mechanically interlocked molecular architectures-Examines how mechanically interlocked structures are fundamental to the development of DNA walkers and nanomachines
David Leigh (scientist)-Profiles David Leigh's work in molecular machines, providing inspiration for those studying DNA Walker systems
Molecular switch-Explores the concept of molecular switches and their critical function in DNA Walker systems, enabling dynamic responses
DNAencoded chemical library-Introduces DNAencoded libraries, a revolutionary method for screening compounds and advancing DNA Walker technologies
DNA nanotechnology-Discusses the broader field of DNA nanotechnology, highlighting its potential to create programmable molecular machines and complex systems
Twodimensional polymer-Investigates twodimensional polymers, which hold promise for future DNA Walker systems due to their unique properties
Harry Anderson (chemist)-Discusses Harry Anderson’s contributions to supramolecular chemistry and DNA nanotechnology, providing historical context for modern developments
Grid complex-Focuses on the structure and function of grid complexes, essential for creating programmable DNA Walker systems
Cycloparaphenylene-Explores cycloparaphenylenes, their unique molecular structures, and their potential applications in DNA Walker systems
Nontrigonal pnictogen compounds-Concludes with an exploration of nontrigonal pnictogen compounds, which have significant implications for the future of molecular engineering
