A small synthetic molecule functions as a chloride–bicarbonate dual-transporter and induces chloride secretion in cells?

Chemical Communications Pub Date: 2016-05-18 DOI: 10.1039/C6CC01964A

Abstract

A C2 symmetric small molecule composed of L-phenylalanine and isophthalamide was found to function as a Cl?/HCO3? dual transporter and self-assemble into chloride channels. In Ussing-chamber based short-circuit current measurements, this molecule elicited chloride-dependent short-circuit current (Isc) increase in both Calu-3 cell and CFBE41o-cell (with F508del mutant CFTR) monolayers.

Graphical abstract: A small synthetic molecule functions as a chloride–bicarbonate dual-transporter and induces chloride secretion in cells
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