Exploiting mammalian low-complexity domains for liquid-liquid phase separation–driven underwater adhesive coatings

Authors: Mengkui Cui, Xinyu Wang, Bolin An, Chen Zhang, Xinrui Gui, Ke Li, Yingfeng Li, Peng Ge, Junhu Zhang, Cong Liu, Chao Zhong

Published: 2019-08-23

DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aax3155

Source: Full article

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Abstract

Designer proteins form strong underwater adhesive fibrous coatings via coacervation, followed by liquid-to-solid maturation.