NASA NTRS · 20030067886
Chemical Amplification with Encapsulated Reagents
Abstract
Autocatalysis and chemical amplification are characteristic properties of living systems, and they give rise to behaviors such as increased sensitivity, responsiveness, and self-replication. Here we report a synthetic system in which a unique form of compartmentalization leads to nonlinear, autocatalytic behavior. The compartment is a reversibly formed capsule in which a reagent is sequestered. Reaction products displace the reagent from the capsule into solution and the reaction rate is accelerated. The resulting self-regulation is sensitive to the highly selective molecular recognition properties of the capsule.
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Chen, Jian, Koemer, Steffi, Craig, Stephen, Lin, Shirley, Rudkevich, Dmitry M., Rebek, Julius, Jr.. 2002-03-05. Chemical Amplification with Encapsulated Reagents. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20030067886
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