Antifreeze Proteins and Their Practical Utilization in Industry, Medicine, and Agriculture

Antifreeze Proteins and Their Practical Utilization in Industry, Medicine, and Agriculture

Antifreeze proteins (AFPs) are specific proteins, glycopeptides, and peptides made by different organisms to allow cells to survive in sub-zero conditions. AFPs function by reducing the water’s freezing point and avoiding ice crystals’ growth in the frozen stage. Their capability in modifying ice gr...

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Main Authors: Azadeh Eskandari, Thean Chor Leow, Mohd Basyaruddin Abdul Rahman, Siti Nurbaya Oslan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Biomolecules
Subjects:
antifreeze protein
thermal hysteresis
ice recrystallization inhibition
antifreeze glycopeptide
psychrophiles
application
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/10/12/1649

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