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Access Type
Open Access
Document Type
thesis
Degree Program
Molecular & Cellular Biology
Degree Type
Master of Science (M.S.)
Year Degree Awarded
January 2007
Month Degree Awarded
September
Keywords
Nanomaterials, Enzyme models, Thiol chemistry
Abstract
The foundation for supramolecular chemistry is in nature; by studying these archetypes, chemists have devised methods of recreating these complex interactions in the laboratory. Of particular interest is the interplay between enzyme- more specifically, its active site- and the target substrate. Utilizing recent advancements in self-assembled monolayers, progress towards a more-accurate flavoenzyme model has been demonstrated.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.7275/324837
First Advisor
Vincent M Rotello
Second Advisor
Maurille J. Fournier