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Structural evolution of protein-biofilms: Simulations and experiments.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomolecular Engineering
    • Surface Science
    • Computational Biology

    Background:

    • Biofilm formation control remains a significant challenge.
    • The roles of van der Waals forces and critical crowding in biomolecular adsorption are not fully understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the influence of van der Waals forces and critical crowding on protein adsorption kinetics.
    • To develop a combined experimental and theoretical model for protein adsorption.
    • To explore the impact of protein conformational changes on adsorption.

    Main Methods:

    • Experimental adsorption kinetics studies on model proteins (lysozyme, α-amylase, bovine serum albumin) using composite substrates.
    • In situ ellipsometry to detect short- and long-range forces, including van der Waals forces.
    • Monte Carlo simulations with internal degrees of freedom to model conformational changes and adsorption site distribution.
    • In situ atomic force microscopy to experimentally validate adsorption site distribution.

    Main Results:

    • Experimental evidence confirms the influence of van der Waals forces on protein adsorption, often overlooked.
    • Protein conformational stability affects adsorption kinetics.
    • The developed model successfully explains experimental adsorption behaviors.
    • Adsorption site distribution was determined and experimentally verified.

    Conclusions:

    • Van der Waals forces play a crucial role in protein adsorption dynamics.
    • Protein conformational flexibility significantly impacts adsorption processes.
    • The combined experimental and computational approach provides a fundamental understanding of protein-surface interactions and critical crowding effects.