Chirality-Dependent Interaction of d- and l-Menthol with Biomembrane Models

Chirality plays a vital role in biological membranes and has a significant effect depending on the type and arrangement of the isomer. Menthol has two typical chiral forms, d- and l-, which exhibit different behaviours. l-Menthol is known for its physiological effect on sensitivity (i.e. a cooling e...

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Main Authors: Pooja Gusain, Shinya Ohki, Kunihide Hoshino, Yoshio Tsujino, Naofumi Shimokawa, Masahiro Takagi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-12-01
Series:Membranes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0375/7/4/69