Influence of calcium on the self-assembly of partially hydrolyzed alpha-lactalbumin

Self-assembly of alpha-lactalbumin after partial hydrolysis by a protease from Bacillus licheniformis can result in nanotubular structures, which show many similarities to microtubules. Calcium plays a crucial role in this process. The objective of this investigation was to study the role of calcium...

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Veröffentlicht in:Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids. - 1999. - 20(2004), 16 vom: 03. Aug., Seite 6841-6
1. Verfasser: Graveland-Bikker, Johanna F (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Ipsen, Richard, Otte, Jeanette, de Kruif, Cornelis G
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2004
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids
Schlagworte:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Lactalbumin 9013-90-5 Calcium SY7Q814VUP
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