What is the hydrophobic effect?

The hydrophobic effect is the observed tendency of nonpolar substances to aggregate in an aqueous solution and exclude water molecules. read more

The hydroponic effect is forcing all the hydrophobic parts of a molecule hide from waters and form a hydroponic core. The self assembly of the lipid bilayer is led by the hydrophobic interaction. And coordinate with van de waals, electrostatic, and hydrogen bond, hydrophobic guide the protein folding. read more

The hydrophobic effect is considered to be the major driving force for the folding of globular proteins. It results in the burial of the hydrophobic residues in the core of the protein. It is exemplified by the fact that oil and water do not mix and was described well by G. S. Hartley in 1936. read more