Elastomeric Proteins: Structures, Biomechanical Properties, and Biological Roles

Description: Elastomeric Proteins by Peter R. Shewry, Arthur S. Tatham, Allen J. Bailey Elastic proteins occur in a diverse range of biological systems, including mammalian muscles and connective tissues, arthropods (insects and spiders), molluscs and wheat grain. The structures and elastomeric mechanisms of these proteins are compared in relation to their biological roles and potential for exploitation. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book was originally published in 2002. Elastic proteins occur in a wide range of biological systems where they have evolved to fulfil precise biological roles. The best known include proteins in vertebrate muscles and connective tissues, such as titin, elastin and fibrillin, and spider silks. However, other examples include byssus and abductin from bivalve molluscs, resilin from arthropods and gluten from wheat. Interest in elastomeric proteins has been high for several reasons. Firstly, their biological and medical significance, particularly in human disease. Secondly, the unusual properties of proteins such as spider silks provide opportunities to develop materials. Thirdly, the development of scanning probe microscopy makes it possible to study structures and biomechanical properties of these proteins at the single molecule level. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the various aspects of elastomeric proteins. Table of Contents 1. The biology of elastic tissues R. McNeil Alexander; 2. Elastic proteins: biological roles and mechanical properties J. Gosline; 3. Elastin: a representative ideal protein elastomer D. W. Urry; 4. Elastin as a self-organising biomaterial F. W. Keeley; 5. Fibrillin: from microfibril assembly to biomechanical function C. M. Kielty; 6. Biology of spider silks F. Vollrath; 7. Sequences, structures and properties of spider silks R. Lewis; 8. Structure and function of resilin Svend Olav Anderson; 9. A marine bioelastomer: mussel byssus J. H. Waite; 10. Gluten, the elastomeric protein of wheat seeds P. R. Shwry; 11. Spectrin elasticity in red bllod cells G. H. Thomas and D. E. Discher; 12. Viscoelastic properties of collagen P. Fratzl; 13. Role of titin in vertebrate striated muscle J. Trinick; 14. Biological liquid crystal elastomers D. P. Knight and F. Vollrath; 15. Restraining cross-links in elastomeric proteins A. Bailey; 16. Comparative structures and properties of elastic proteins A. S. Tatham and P. R. Shewry; 17. Mechanical applications of elastic proteins J. Vincent. Promotional Comparison of structures and mechanisms of elastic proteins in relation to their biological roles. Promotional "Headline" Comparison of structures and mechanisms of elastic proteins in relation to their biological roles. Description for Bookstore Elastic proteins occur in a diverse range of biological systems, including mammalian muscles and connective tissues, arthropods (insects and spiders), molluscs and wheat grain. The structures and elastomeric mechanisms of these proteins are compared in relation to their biological roles and potential for exploitation. Description for Library Elastic proteins occur in a diverse range of biological systems, including mammalian muscles and connective tissues, arthropods (insects and spiders), molluscs and wheat grain. The structures and elastomeric mechanisms of these proteins are compared in relation to their biological roles and potential for exploitation. Details ISBN052112848X Publisher Cambridge University Press ISBN-10 052112848X ISBN-13 9780521128483 Format Paperback Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle Structures, Biomechanical Properties, and Biological Roles Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Allen J. Bailey DEWEY 571.65 Media Book Short Title ELASTOMERIC PROTEINS Language English Pages 416 Affiliation University of Bristol Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-02-04 UK Release Date 2010-02-04 AU Release Date 2010-02-04 NZ Release Date 2010-02-04 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises Author Allen J. Bailey Alternative 9780511546327 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91376588;

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