title: Reversible folding/unfolding of linear molecular strands into helical channel-like complexes upon proton-modulated binding and release of metal ions.
abstract: The binding of appropriate metal ions to linear ligand strands obtained by hydrazone polycondensations generates channel-like complexes by reversible coiling of the ligand, thus allowing the generation of ion-induced, acid-base neutralisation fueled, molecular nanomechanical contraction/extension motions of large amplitude.
authors.affiliation: Institut de Science et d'Ingenierie Supramoleculaires (ISIS), 8 allee Gaspard Monge, BP 70028 67083 Strasbourg cedex, France.
authors.forename: Adrian-Mihail
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Stadler
authors.forename: Nathalie
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kyritsakas
authors.forename: Jean-Marie
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Lehn