title: Porphyrin-containing molecular capsules: metal mediated dimerization of a bis-porphyrin cavity.
abstract: [reaction] A self-complementary V-shaped bis-porphyrin cavity has been synthesized that is capable of dimerization to form a capsule structure. Self-assembly of the dimer occurs via metal ion coordination and produces an internal volume for guest encapsulation.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Molecular Architecture, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia. martin.johnston@flinders.edu.au
authors.forename: Martin R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Johnston
authors.forename: Melissa J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Latter
authors.forename: Ronald N
authors.initials: RN
authors.lastname: Warrener
mesh_terms: D047250:Calixarenes; D019281:Dimerization; D046911:Macromolecular Substances; D008665:Metalloporphyrins / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000737:chemistry; D011166:Porphyrins / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D013057:Spectrum Analysis; D013329:Structure-Activity Relationship
chemical_list: D046911:Macromolecular Substances; D008665:Metalloporphyrins; D011166:Porphyrins; D047250:Calixarenes; C017802:zinc hematoporphyrin