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Selection of silk-binding peptides by phage display

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Peptides that bind to silkworm-derived silk fibroin fiber were selected from a phage-displayed random peptide library. The selected silk-binding peptides contained a consensus sequence QSWS which is important for silk-binding as confirmed by binding assays using phage and synthetic peptides. With further optimization, we anticipate that the silk-binding peptides will be useful for functionalization of silk for biomaterial applications.

Source: Biotechnology Letters

DOI: 10.1007/s10529-011-0519-6

Authors: Yoko Nomura, Vandana Sharma, Asami Yamamura, Yohei Yokobayashi

Institution: University of California, Davis

Language: English

Topic: Silk-based biomaterials and applications

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,890

OpenAlex ID: W2115456209