Effect of sequence features on assembly of spider silk block copolymers.
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چکیده
Bioengineered spider silk block copolymers were studied to understand the effect of protein chain length and sequence chemistry on the formation of secondary structure and materials assembly. Using a combination of in vitro protein design and assembly studies, we demonstrate that silk block copolymers possessing multiple repetitive units self-assemble into lamellar microstructures. Additionally, the study provides insights into the assembly behavior of spider silk block copolymers in concentrated salt solutions.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of structural biology
دوره 186 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014