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Elastin-like polypeptides of different molecular weights show independent transition temperatures when mixed
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Elastin-like polypeptides of different molecular weights show independent transition temperatures when mixed

Rosalie L. M. Teeuwen, Frits A. de Wolf, Han Zuilhof and Jan C. M. van Hest
Soft matter, Vol.5(21), pp.4305-4310
01/01/2009
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/b909777e

Abstract

Chemistry Chemistry, Physical Materials Science Materials Science, Multidisciplinary Physical Sciences Physics Physics, Multidisciplinary Polymer Science Science & Technology Technology
Elastin-like polypeptides (ELPs) with varying degrees of polymerization were produced via protein engineering. Lower critical solution temperatures of aqueous solutions containing two or three of these different molecular weight ELPs were investigated. In contrast to elastin-based side-chain polymers (EBPs) linear polypeptides preserve their individual transition temperature upon mixing.

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