[Oct 11] 222th iCeMS Seminar : Dr Kou Okuro
Dr Kou Okuro
Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong
Guanidinium-based Molecular Glues for Controlling Biomolecular Functions
Controlling biomolecular functions, including proteins and nucleic acids, is a central
issue in biomaterials research. We have developed water-soluble polymers with
multiple guanidinium ions as "molecular glues", which adhere to various biomolecules
through multivalent salt-bridge interactions. This adhesion enables biomolecular
function control through altering surface properties, stabilizing biomolecular
assemblies, and blocking biomolecule interactions. Stimuli-responsive molecular glues
can translate diverse physicochemical stimulations into biological outputs.
- Date/ Time
- Friday, October 11, 2024 / 16:00-17:30
- Venue
-
iCeMS Main building (Access), 2F Seminar Room (A207)
(At the “Higashiyama Higashi Ichijo” intersection, right in front of the “Kyodai Seimon-mae (Kyoto Univ.)” bus stop)
- Admission
- Free (No registration required)
- Language
- English
- Host
- Kyoto University Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS)
- Contact
-
iCeMS Research Administration Division
innovcd[at]mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
