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Supramolecular Assemblies: Supramolecular Protein Assembly Retains Its Structural Integrity at Liquid–Liquid Interface (Adv. Mater. Interfaces 4/2020)
Author(s) -
Sarker Mridul,
Lee Hwankyu,
Gonçalves Rui A.,
Lam Yeng Ming,
Su Haibin,
Lim Sierin
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
advanced materials interfaces
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.671
H-Index - 65
ISSN - 2196-7350
DOI - 10.1002/admi.202070021
Subject(s) - supramolecular chemistry , materials science , interface (matter) , monomer , globular protein , nanotechnology , self assembly , nanometre , supramolecular assembly , crystallography , composite material , chemistry , polymer , contact angle , crystal structure , sessile drop technique
Proteins are traditionally thought to denature at interfaces (liquid‐liquid or solid‐liquid). However, all studies have been done mostly using either monomeric ones or small globular proteins. In article number 1901674, Haibin Su, Sierin Lim, and co‐workers find that supramolecular protein assemblies, such as self‐assembling protein cages of nanometer size, remain intact at oil‐water interface. Balancing of forces that keep the assemblies together and those that are experienced at the interface is key.