The overlap of elastomeric polypeptide coils in solution required for single-phase initiation of elastogenesis

On raising the temperature of homogeneous aqueous solutions at the polypenta- and polytetra-peptides of elastin, these polymers undergo self-assembly to form fibers. By means of photon correlation spectrometry, this report provides initial insights as to how relatively disordered polymeric coil diam...

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Published in:Chemical physics letters 1988-04, Vol.145 (6), p.571-574
Main Authors: San Biagio, Pier L., Madonia, Francesco, Trapane, Tina L., Urry, Dan W.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Applied sciences
Exact sciences and technology
Organic polymers
Physicochemistry of polymers
Properties and characterization
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Summary:On raising the temperature of homogeneous aqueous solutions at the polypenta- and polytetra-peptides of elastin, these polymers undergo self-assembly to form fibers. By means of photon correlation spectrometry, this report provides initial insights as to how relatively disordered polymeric coil diameters interpenetrate prior to association to form fibers.
ISSN:0009-2614
1873-4448
DOI:10.1016/0009-2614(88)87422-0