Characterization of Marine Bioadhesive Proteins

Abstract

The objective of this research is to elucidate the amino acid sequences, via gene sequencing, of the adhesive proteins from several species of mussel and of other organisms, with the aim of understanding how these organisms attach themselves to we surfaces. During the past year, we have cloned and sequenced fragments of the adhesive protein genes from three species of mussel. Two classes of protein are now apparent: they are similar in their content and location of lysine and tyrosine (or DOPA) residues, but different in repeat length and content of other amino acids. Adhesive, Proteins, Mussel, Amino acid, Sequence, Gene sequence.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 10, 1988
Accession Number
ADA197704

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People

  • Richard A. Laursen

Organizations

  • Boston University

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

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  • Adhesives
  • Amino Acids
  • Availability
  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Classification
  • Contracts
  • Gel Electrophoresis
  • Genetic Structures
  • High Resolution
  • Military Research
  • Proteins
  • Security
  • Sequences
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Fields of Study

  • Biology

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