Issue 100, 2017

Optically controlled reversible protein hydrogels based on photoswitchable fluorescent protein Dronpa

Abstract

Exploiting the optically controlled association and dissociation behavior of a photoswitchable fluorescent protein, Dronpa145N, here we demonstrate the engineering of an optically switchable reversible protein hydrogel using Dronpa145N-based protein building blocks. Our results open the possibility to optically tune the mechanical, chemical and structural properties of protein hydrogels.

Graphical abstract: Optically controlled reversible protein hydrogels based on photoswitchable fluorescent protein Dronpa

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
06 Sep 2017
Accepted
21 Nov 2017
First published
23 Nov 2017

Chem. Commun., 2017,53, 13375-13378

Optically controlled reversible protein hydrogels based on photoswitchable fluorescent protein Dronpa

S. Lyu, J. Fang, T. Duan, L. Fu, J. Liu and H. Li, Chem. Commun., 2017, 53, 13375 DOI: 10.1039/C7CC06991J

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