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 wet surfaces. During this project period, 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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA209687

Entities

People

  • Richard A. Laursen

Organizations

  • Boston University

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesives
  • Amino Acids
  • Animals
  • Aquatic Organisms
  • Barnacles
  • Biochemistry
  • Body Fluids
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Gel Electrophoresis
  • Genetic Structures
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Biology

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  • Molecular Genetics
  • Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry