Issue 84, 2014

A small molecule peptidomimetic of spider silk and webs

Abstract

A peptidomimetic compound containing leucine, tyrosine and malonic acid self-assembles through various noncovalent interactions to form spider silk-like fibers at ambient temperature. From the high-density liquid, a liquid–solid phase transition is initiated at 20 °C and solidification occurs upon contact with air. The fiber has comprehensive mechanical strength and optical properties similar to spider silk, and can be used to mimic a natural spider web.

Graphical abstract: A small molecule peptidomimetic of spider silk and webs

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
12 Jun 2014
Accepted
19 Aug 2014
First published
20 Aug 2014

Chem. Commun., 2014,50, 12749-12752

Author version available

A small molecule peptidomimetic of spider silk and webs

K. Maji, R. Sarkar, S. Bera and D. Haldar, Chem. Commun., 2014, 50, 12749 DOI: 10.1039/C4CC04475D

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