Rapid self-assembly of complex biomolecular architectures during mussel byssus biofabrication
Mussels attach to rocks using a byssus, which possesses unique properties of adhesion, toughness and self-healing. Here, the authors explore the fabrication process of mussel byssus demonstrating the self-assembly of specific proteins into multi-scale organized structures using artificially induced...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2017-03-01
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| Series: | Nature Communications |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms14539 |