Weak interactions and lessons from crystallization.
Ideas derived from the study of the process of crystallization may provide insights into molecular recognition in biological systems. Both processes exploit the cooperativity which arises from the formation of a large array of weak interactions.
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Cambridge Centre for Molecular Recognition, University Chemical Laboratory, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, CB2 1EW, UK.
Westwell
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000378:metabolism; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002621:Chemistry; D003460:Crystallization; D006020:Glycopeptides; D007700:Kinetics; D008958:Models, Molecular; D009691:Nucleic Acid Denaturation; D010455:Peptides / Q000378:metabolism; D011485:Protein Binding; D013816:Thermodynamics
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D006020:Glycopeptides; D010455:Peptides; C053759:eremomycin