Research Update: Programmable tandem repeat proteins inspired by squid ring teeth

Abdon Pena-Francesch; Natalia E. Domeradzka; Huihun Jung; Benjamin Barbu; Mert Vural; Yusuke Kikuchi; Benjamin D. Allen; Melik C. Demirel

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Research Update: Programmable tandem repeat proteins inspired by squid ring teeth

Abdon Pena-Francesch, Natalia E. Domeradzka, Huihun Jung, Benjamin Barbu, Mert Vural, Yusuke Kikuchi, Benjamin D. Allen, Melik C. Demirel

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Cephalopods have evolved many interesting features that can serve as inspiration. Repetitive squid ring teeth (SRT) proteins from cephalopods exhibit properties such as strength, self-healing, and biocompatibility. These proteins have been engineered to design novel adhesives, self-healing textiles, and the assembly of 2d-layered materials. Compared to conventional polymers, repetitive proteins are easy to modify and can assemble in various morphologies and molecular architectures. This research update discusses the molecular biology and materials science of polypeptides inspired by SRT proteins, their properties, and perspectives for future applications.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	010701
Journal	APL Materials
Volume	6
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4985755
State	Published - Jan 1 2018

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General Engineering

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