Solid-state NMR evidence for elastin-like beta-turn structure in spider dragline silk.
Chem Commun (Camb). 2010 Sep 28;46(36):6714-6
Authors: Jenkins JE, Creager MS, Butler EB, Lewis RV, Yarger JL, Holland GP
Two-dimensional homo- and heteronuclear solid-state MAS NMR experiments on (13)C/(15)N-proline labeled Argiope aurantia dragline silk provide evidence for an elastin-like beta-turn structure for the repetitive Gly-Pro-Gly-X-X motif prevalent in major ampullate spidroin 2 (MaSp2).
Elucidating metabolic pathways for amino acid incorporation into dragline spider silk using 13C enrichment and solid state NMR.
Elucidating metabolic pathways for amino acid incorporation into dragline spider silk using 13C enrichment and solid state NMR.
Elucidating metabolic pathways for amino acid incorporation into dragline spider silk using 13C enrichment and solid state NMR.
Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol. 2011 Jul;159(3):219-24
Authors: Creager MS, Izdebski T, Brooks AE, Lewis RV
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Spider silk has been evolutionarily optimized for contextual mechanical performance over the last 400 Ma. Despite precisely balanced mechanical properties,...
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[NMR paper] NMR characterization of native liquid spider dragline silk from Nephila edulis.
NMR characterization of native liquid spider dragline silk from Nephila edulis.
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Biomacromolecules. 2004 May-Jun;5(3):834-9
Authors: Hronska M, van Beek JD, Williamson PT, Vollrath F, Meier BH
Solid spider dragline silk is well-known for its mechanical properties. Nonetheless a detailed picture of the spinning process is lacking. Here we report NMR studies on the liquid silk within the wide sac of the major ampullate (m.a.) gland from the spider...
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[NMR paper] Structure of the model peptides of Bombyx mori silk-elastin like protein studied with
Structure of the model peptides of Bombyx mori silk-elastin like protein studied with solid state NMR.
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Biomacromolecules. 2004 May-Jun;5(3):744-50
Authors: Ohgo K, Kurano TL, Kumashiro KK, Asakura T
The peptides (AG)(6)(VPGVG)(AG)(7) and (AG)(5)(VPGVG)(2)(AG)(5) are models for a new type of protein with both composition and properties such as Bombyx mori silk and elastin. In this paper, we report the solid-state NMR results...
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[NMR paper] Structure of an elastin-mimetic polypeptide by solid-state NMR chemical shift analysi
Structure of an elastin-mimetic polypeptide by solid-state NMR chemical shift analysis.
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Biopolymers. 2003 Oct;70(2):158-68
Authors: Hong M, Isailovic D, McMillan RA, Conticello VP
The conformation of an elastin-mimetic recombinant protein, 39, is investigated using solid-state NMR spectroscopy. The protein is extensively labeled with 13C and 15N, and two-dimensional 13C-13C and 15N-13C correlation experiments were carried out to resolve and...
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[NMR paper] Solid-state (13)C NMR reveals effects of temperature and hydration on elastin.
Solid-state (13)C NMR reveals effects of temperature and hydration on elastin.
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Biophys J. 2002 Feb;82(2):1086-95
Authors: Perry A, Stypa MP, Tenn BK, Kumashiro KK
Elastin is the principal protein component of the elastic fiber in vertebrate tissue. The waters of hydration in the elastic fiber are believed to play a critical role in the structure and function of this largely hydrophobic, amorphous protein. (13)C CPMAS NMR spectra are acquired for...
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[NMR paper] Solid-state NMR determination of the secondary structure of Samia cynthia ricini silk
Solid-state NMR determination of the secondary structure of Samia cynthia ricini silk.
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Nature. 2000 Jun 29;405(6790):1077-9
Authors: van Beek JD, Beaulieu L, Schäfer H, Demura M, Asakura T, Meier BH
Silks are fibrous proteins that form heterogeneous, semi-crystalline solids. Silk proteins have a variety of physical properties reflecting their range of functions. Spider dragline silk, for example, has high tensile strength and elasticity,...
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[NMR paper] Supercontracted spider dragline silk: a solid-state NMR study of the local structure.
Supercontracted spider dragline silk: a solid-state NMR study of the local structure.
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Int J Biol Macromol. 1999 Mar-Apr;24(2-3):173-8
Authors: van Beek JD, Kümmerlen J, Vollrath F, Meier BH
The local structure of supercontracted dragline silk from the spider Nephila madagascariensis was investigated by solid-state nuclear magnetic...