Inspired by nature’s biopolymers, we engineer artificial protein materials with entirely new properties and function. We employ synthetic and chemical biology to construct our materials and endow them with stimuli-responsiveness. In particular, we have fabricated protein-derived coiled-coil fibers that can self-assemble into stand-alone soluble fibers and hydrogels. We investigate the fundamental self-assembly and molecular recognition capabilities of these systems. In addition, we explore templation of nanocrystals to produce organic-inorganic composites. More importantly, we are able to harness these structure as well as others to interface with small molecule therapeutics and cells.

Protein engineered fibers and composites

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ACS Fall 2022

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