Interaction of nanomaterials with biological molecules: Manganese and dopamine

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-1-2008

Abstract

We present here the results of first principles study on the interaction of a Mn13 cluster with a dopamine molecule, an important biomolecule functioning as a neurotransmitter or a neurohormone in the living body. It is found that the dopamine strongly binds to the Mn cluster through co-ordinated covalent bond. This finding confirms the observation of dopamine depletion in the presence of Mn nanoparticles. © 2008 IEEE.

Publication Title

2008 2nd IEEE International Nanoelectronics Conference, INEC 2008

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