Complexation of tetrapropoxycalix[4]arene with uracil and adenine derivatives in water-containing solution

Study of Calixarene Complexation with Biologically Active

Host-Guest complexation of octakis(diphenoxyphosphoryloxy)tetramethylcalix[4]resorcinarene CRA and 5,17-bis-(N-tolyliminomethyl)-25,27-dipropoxycalix[4]arene CA with bio relevant aromatic, pyridine and diterpenoid carboxylic acids in water-organic solution had been studied by the RP HPLC and molecular modelling methods. The stability constants KA (387-1914 М-1) of the supramolecular complexes had been determined. It was shown the Host-Guest interactions are depended on structure of the Host molecules and log P values of the Guests. The complexation is determined by the hydrogen bonds of the COOH group of the carboxylic acids with P=O oxygen atom of diphenoxyphosphoryl group of the calixresorcinarene CRA, and oxygen or nitrogen atoms located on the lower or the upper rim of the calixarene CA.

Complexation of Calix[4]arene bis-Hydroxymethylenediphosphonic Acid with Amino acids. Binding Constants Determination by RP HPLC Method

Host-Guest complexation of calixarene-bis-hydroxymethylenediphosphonic acid with 17 amino acids in water solution had been studied by the RP HPLC and molecular modelling methods. It had been shown the binding constants of the complexes are depended on the nature of the amino acid residue, log P and pKa of the acids. The complexation is mainly determined by the electrostatic interactions between the positively charged nitrogen atom of the amino acid and the negatively charged oxygen atom of phosphonic acid residue of the calixarene, the Host-Guest p-p, СН-p and solvophobic interactions.

Calixarene receptors of environmentally hazardous and biorelevant molecules and ions

In the paper, a report on the rational design of the calixarene receptors bearing ligating, H-donor, H-acceptor fragments at the wide and/or narrow rim of the macrocycle is presented. The calixarenes form supramolecular complexes with various cations, anions, organic molecules, and biomolecules in solution, in the crystalline state and even in the gas phase. The calixarenes or their complexes can be used as materials for radionuclide extraction, construction of chemosensors, and drug design.

Supramolecular Chemistry in Water

Supramolecular chemistry in water is a constantly growing research area because noncovalent interactions in aqueous media are important for obtaining a better understanding and control of the major processes in nature. This Review offers an overview of recent advances in the area of water-soluble synthetic receptors as well as self-assembly and molecular recognition in water, through consideration of the functionalities that are used to increase the water solubility, as well as the supramolecular interactions and approaches used for effective recognition of a guest and self-assembly in water. The special features and applications of supramolecular entities in aqueous media are also described.