Folded peptides conduct electricity better than unfolded peptides

Summary: A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that folded peptides conduct electricity better than unfolded ones. Researchers at the Beckman Institute found that peptides with a secondary structure, specifically the 3 10 helix, enhance electron transport, crucial for cellular processes. The study utilized single-molecule experiments, molecular dynamics simulations, and quantum mechanics to confirm these findings, which may inform the design of molecular electronic devices.

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