Foldamer-based K ⁺ Channels with Ion Selectivity Surpassing the KcsA Channel

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Foldamer-based K⁺ channels exhibit ion selectivity that surpasses that of the KcsA channel. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Ze Lin; Zhaocheng Xu; Jun Tian; Chenyang Zhang; Chuqiao Sheng; Zeyuan Dong

doi:10.1039/d5sc08786d

January 1, 2026Chemical ScienceOpen Access

Foldamer-based K ⁺ Channels with Ion Selectivity Surpassing the KcsA Channel

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The aim is to develop foldamer-based potassium channels that exhibit superior ion selectivity compared to natural KcsA channels.
Developed biomimetic K⁺ channels using pore-containing foldamers with specific backbones.
Utilized pyridine and oxadiazole in the structure to enhance selectivity.
Modified helical peripheral chains to control ion transport properties.
Achieved higher ion selectivity than KcsA channels.
Demonstrated efficient transport capabilities in the developed channels.

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Demonstrates enhanced ion selectivity of foldamer-based channels in biomimetic systems, suggesting improved designs for ion transport applications.

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This study presents biomimetic supramolecular K⁺ channels based on pore-containing foldamers with pyridine and oxadiazole backbones, aimed at high ion selectivity and transport efficiency. Modification of helical peripheral chains controlled...

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Lin et al. (2026) studied this question.

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