ABSTRACT A multi-component system is presented in which the actuation of a copper-loaded nanoswitch by zinc(II) ions as an external trigger and the thereby prompted release of copper(I) ions allows self-assembly of 11 parts resulting in the formation of a three-component supramolecular prism. Using the same protocol, a three-component rectangle was made from eight parts. Disassembly of the aggregates was accomplished by selective removal of zinc(II) ions using hexacyclen. In sum, the reversible assembly and disassembly of supramolecular aggregates was controlled in a multi-component mixture through intermolecular communication using a second messenger. Graphical_abstract

中文翻译：

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超分子聚集体可逆组装/拆卸的远程控制

摘要提出了一个多组分系统，其中通过锌（II）离子作为外部触发器驱动负载铜的纳米开关，从而促使铜（I）离子的释放允许 11 个部件的自组装，从而形成三组分超分子棱镜。使用相同的协议，由八个部分组成的三组件矩形。聚集体的分解是通过使用六环素选择性去除锌 (II) 离子来完成的。总之，超分子聚集体的可逆组装和拆卸是通过使用第二信使的分子间通讯在多组分混合物中控制的。图形概要