Proteins normally recognize each other by their specific 3-D structure. If the key fits in the lock, a reaction can take place. However there are reactions at the onset of which the key does not ...

This release is available in German. Interactions between proteins are of fundamental importance for a number of processes in virtually every living cell. However, in order for the proteins to carry ...

Figure 1: Fabrication of lock particles. Figure 3: Selectivity of the lock–key reversible binding. We also prepared two suspensions containing the same polydisperse distribution of lock particles.