ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal

Nanoarchitecture of folded maltose binding protein hydrogels

Abstract: Proteins are the workhorses of the cell, performing a huge array of functions from providing mechanical strength to molecular recognition & binding. They perform these functions due to their specific, well-defined and evolutionary optimized folded structures. We are interested in their potential as building blocks for functional biomaterials. Our goal is to develop a cross-lengthscale understanding of the physics of folded protein networks, specifically in chemically cross-linked protein hydrogels. SANS measurements will provide essential information on the structure of our gels, and will be vital in bridging the structural/mechanical information from computational modelling to the mechanical insight from rheological measurements. This study will deliver (i) crucial benchmarking of our simulations (ii) structural information to guide our future applications of these novel biomaterials.

Principal Investigator: Professor Lorna Dougan
Experimenter: Dr Matthew Hughes
Local Contact: Dr Najet Mahmoudi
Experimenter: Miss Sophie Cussons
Experimenter: Dr Harrison Laurent

DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB1820509

ISIS Experiment Number: RB1820509

Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

Data format: RAW/Nexus
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