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