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Ana Beloqui1, Aitziber L Cortajarena2
1POLYMAT and Department of Applied Chemistry, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Avda. Manuel de Lardizabal 3, E-20018 Donostia - San Sebastian, Spain; IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, Maria Diaz de Haro 3, E-48013 Bilbao, Spain.
Current Opinion in Structural Biology
|June 3, 2020
Summary
Protein engineering advances synthetic protein-based bionanomaterials for diverse applications. This review highlights design, assembly methods, and recent progress, particularly in catalysis for functional biomaterials.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Protein Engineering
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Protein engineering is an emerging field focused on creating synthetic protein-based hybrid bionanomaterials.
- Multidisciplinary approaches are driving significant progress in this area.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize recent advances in protein engineering for functional bionanomaterials.
- To cover the definition, assembly methods, and applications of protein-based bionanomaterials.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on protein design and bionanomaterial assembly.
- Emphasis on protein design principles and fabrication techniques.
- Overview of applications with a focus on catalysis.
Main Results:
- Significant progress in the design and assembly of synthetic protein-based bionanomaterials.
- Detailed description of methodological approaches for bionanomaterial fabrication.
- Highlighting recent advances in applications, especially in catalysis.
Conclusions:
- Protein design plays a fundamental role in developing functional bionanomaterials.
- Future developments require consideration of key aspects for the research community.
- The field holds promise for significant future advancements in biomaterials and catalysis.
