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DOE OSTI · 1824014

Self-assembling peptide polymer

Abstract

A self-assembling peptide is provided that is enzymatically oxidized to form a polymeric pigment. The monomeric peptide has three amino acids (tyrosine (Y), one phenylalanine (F), and one aspartic acid (D) or one lysine (K)) and, following self-assembly and treatment with a tyrosinase enzyme oxidizes and polymerizes into a material with predetermined properties.

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Ulijn, Rein Vincent, Lampel, Ayala, Tuttle, Tell, Scott, Gary K., McPhee, Scott, Bettinger, Christopher J.. 2021-06-01. Self-assembling peptide polymer. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1824014

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