Molecular recognition of carboxylates in the protein leucine zipper by a multivalent supramolecular ligand: residue-specific, sensitive and label-free probing by UV resonance Raman spectroscopy

Proof of concept study for using UVRR spectroscopy to monitor the selective binding of an artificial ligand to carboxylate residues of a protein.

Molecular tweezers target a protein–protein interface and thereby modulate complex formation

Supramolecular binders select few residues on a protein surface and by their unique complexation mode disrupt a critical protein–protein interaction.