Peptide Self-assembly: From Ordered to Disordered
Institute of Process Engineering · University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Abstract
Biomolecular self-assembly is a ubiquitous occurrence in nature that gives rise to sophisticated superstructures that enable the implementation of complex biological functions. It encompasses both ordered structures, such as the DNA double helix, and disordered structures, such as the nucleolus and other nonmembranous organelles. In contrast to these highly organized ordered structures, which exhibit specific patterns or symmetry, disordered structures are characterized by their flexible and randomized molecular organization, which provides versatility, dynamicity, and adaptability to biological systems and contributes to the complexity and functionality of living organisms. However, these disordered…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 21.73
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- 100%
- References
- 55
Authors
5- RCRui Chang
Institute of Process Engineering
- CYChengqian Yuan
Institute of Process Engineering
- PZPeng Zhou
Institute of Process Engineering
- RXRuirui XingCorresponding
Institute of Process Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
- XYXuehai YanCorresponding
Institute of Process Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Topics & keywords
- Self-assembly
- Intrinsically disordered proteins
- Supramolecular chemistry
- Nanotechnology
- Metastability
- Materials science
- Crystallography
- Chemistry