Title | Optically controlled reversible protein hydrogels based on photoswitchable fluorescent protein Dronpa |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2017 |
Authors | Lyu, S, Fang, J, Duan, T, Fu, L, Liu, J, Li, H |
Journal | CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS |
Volume | 53 |
Pagination | 13375-13378 |
Date Published | DEC 28 |
ISSN | 1359-7345 |
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. |
DOI | 10.1039/c7cc06991j |
