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    This study shows that altering the pH of the media changes the self-assembly and gelation of the octapeptide FEFEFKFK. Adjusting pH modifies peptide charge, influencing fiber morphology and hydrogel mechanical properties.

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    Background:

    • Peptide self-assembly is crucial for developing novel biomaterials.
    • Understanding how environmental factors like pH influence peptide behavior is key for material design.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the self-assembly and gelation of the octapeptide FEFEFKFK.
    • To determine the effect of media pH on peptide structure, morphology, and hydrogel properties.

    Main Methods:

    • Constructed temperature-concentration phase diagrams using the test tube tilting method.
    • Analyzed fiber morphology and network topology via ATR-FTIR, TEM, and SAXS.
    • Evaluated mechanical properties using oscillatory rheology.

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    • Media pH significantly alters peptide charge, influencing self-assembly and gelation.
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    Conclusions:

    • The charge modulus of the octapeptide FEFEFKFK, modulated by pH, dictates its self-assembly pathway and hydrogel formation.
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