Findings from Tarbiat Modares University in the Area of Quantum Dots Described (Chirality Governs the Structure and Activity Changes of photinus Pyralis Firefly Luciferase Induced By Carbon Quantum Dots).

Researchers at Tarbiat Modares University in Tehran, Iran, conducted a study on the interaction between Photinus pyralis firefly luciferase and chiral carbon quantum dots. The study found that the carbon quantum dots affected the enzyme's activity and structure, with more significant effects observed with D-Trp-CQDs compared to L-Trp-CQDs. The research highlights the importance of understanding the impact of nanostructures on enzyme function and structure. For more information, readers can refer to the original article published in Nanoscale Advances. [Extracted from the article]