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- Triangulene and its derivatives have potential uses in biological imaging and biosensing, but their effects on cell membranes are not well understood.
- A study utilized classical molecular dynamics simulations to explore how adjusting the electrostatic potential of triangulene influences its interaction with cell membranes.
- The results revealed different behavioral patterns in triangulene’s penetration and distribution within the membrane, highlighting the need for further research to optimize the design of functional nanoparticles for targeted applications.
Article Abstract
Triangulene and its derivatives show broad application prospects in the fields of biological imaging and biosensing. However, its interaction with cell membranes is still poorly studied. In this study, classical molecular dynamics simulations were used to adjust the electrostatic potential of triangulene to observe its interactions with cell membranes. We found that electrostatic potential not only affects the behavior as it enters the cell membrane, but also spatial distribution within the cell membrane. The angle distribution of inside-0 and all-0 triangulene when penetrating the membrane is more extensive than that of ESP triangulene. However, inside-0 triangulene could cross the midline of the cell membrane and prefers to stay in the upper leaflet, while all-0 triangulene and ESP triangulene can reach the lower leaflet. These findings can help us regulate the distribution of nanoparticles in cells, so as to design functional nanoparticles that conform to the requirements.
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