Ice nucleation proteins self-assemble into large fibres to trigger freezing at near 0 °C
In nature, frost can form at a few degrees below 0 °C. However, this process requires the assembly of tens of thousands of ice-like water molecules that align together to initiate freezing at these relatively high temperatures. Water ordering on this scale is mediated by the ice nucleation proteins...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2023-12-01
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Series: | eLife |
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Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/91976 |