Visible light sensitized isomerization of rhodopsin-based molecular switches

  1. Martínez-López, D. 1
  2. Blanco-Lomas, M. 1
  3. Campos, P.J. 1
  4. Sampedro, D. 1
  1. 1 Universidad de La Rioja
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    Universidad de La Rioja

    Logroño, España

    ROR https://ror.org/0553yr311

Revue:
Tetrahedron Letters

ISSN: 0040-4039

Année de publication: 2015

Volumen: 56

Número: 15

Pages: 1991-1993

Type: Article

DOI: 10.1016/J.TETLET.2015.02.115 SCOPUS: 2-s2.0-84925451820 WoS: WOS:000352678900015 GOOGLE SCHOLAR

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Résumé

Abstract Neutral rhodopsin-based molecular photoswitches can be activated by using low-energy visible light through sensitized irradiation. The triplet state of the neutral and protonated forms are studied and compared by the use of different experimental conditions, laser flash photolysis, and theoretical calculations. The use of common, visible light absorbing sensitizers allows for the photoisomerization without the requirement of acidic water solutions. © 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.