Novel Biocatalysts Combining the Special Assembly Properties of S-Layer Proteins and the Functionality of Enzymes of Extremophiles (BIOCAT)

Abstract

Methods for organizing functional materials at the nanometer level are essential for the development of novel fabrication technique. One of the most relevant areas of research in nanobiotechnology concerns technological utilization of self-assembly systems, wherein molecules spontaneously associate into reproducible supramolecular structures. Being composed of a single protein or glycoprotein species, bacterial cell surface layers (S-layers) represent the simplest biological membrane developed during evolution.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 14, 2010
Accession Number
ADA567158

Entities

People

  • Uwe B. Sleytr

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amino Acids
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Biotechnology
  • Cells
  • Cells (Biology)
  • Cellular Structures
  • Chemistry
  • Enzymes
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Materials Processing
  • Nanobiotechnology
  • Polymers
  • Proteins
  • Quartz Crystal Microbalances
  • Self Assembly
  • Surface Plasmon Resonance

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology