Competition between cross-linking and force-induced local conformational changes determines the structure and mechanics of labile protein networks

[Display omitted] Folded protein hydrogels are emerging as promising new materials for medicine and healthcare applications. Folded globular proteins can be modelled as colloids which exhibit site specific cross-linking for controlled network formation. However, folded proteins have inherent mechani...

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Published in:	Journal of colloid and interface science Vol. 678; no. Pt C; pp. 1259 - 1269
Main Authors:	Hughes, Matt D.G., West, Daniel, Wurr, Rebecca, Cussons, Sophie, Cook, Kalila R., Mahmoudi, Najet, Head, David, Brockwell, David J., Dougan, Lorna
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 15-01-2025
Subjects:	Biomaterial design Colloidal networks Force-induced unfolding Mechanics Mechanics Biomaterial design Colloidal networks Force-induced unfolding
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