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1. Chromophore

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   The Peculiar Case of $\text{CRF}2\beta$
   An anomalous instance of intrinsic biological chromophoric activity is observed in certain splice variants of the Corticotropin-Releasing Factor Receptor 2 ($\text{CRF}2\beta$). Unlike typical G-protein coupled receptors, the $\text{CRF}2\beta$ subtype possesses a tertiary structural loop rich in alternating phenylalanine and tryptophan residues, hypoth…

2. Hydrophobic Interaction

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   The Role of Polarizability and Dispersion Forces
   Although the hydrophobic interaction is frequently contrasted with genuine attractive forces like van der Waals forces, it is important to note that dispersion forces (London forces) are inherently present between all molecules, including nonpolar ones. The aggregation driven by the hydrophobic effect significantly increases the surface area available for these instantaneous dipole-induced dipole interactions betwe…