Genetically Engineered Protein Nanomaterials

This book highlights the latest advances in nanosized polymerized protein structures that are involved in cellular events. These structures have inspired the creation of innovative protein nanomaterials using genetic and protein engineering strategies, some of which are addressed in this book. These structures can be classified into three major groups: Cage proteins, viral capsid proteins and amyloid proteins. 

List of contents

1.Self-Assembled Natural Protein Nanomaterials.- 2.Genetically Engineered Protein Nanomaterials.- 3.Computational Design of De-novo Protein Nanomaterial Design.- 4.Synthetic Biology for Protein Nanomaterials.- 5.Applications of Protein Nanomaterials in Nanomedicine.- 6.Overview and Future Prospects.

About the author

Dr. Şeker is currently an assistant professor at the Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology at Bilkent University, Turkey. His research combines the synthetic potential of cellular programming methods with the unique properties of nanoscale materials to produce functional “bio-devices” for a variety of applications. He is also interested in designing and implementation of bio-nano sensors and protein/peptides.

Summary

This book highlights the latest advances in nanosized polymerized protein structures that are involved in cellular events. These structures have inspired the creation of innovative protein nanomaterials using genetic and protein engineering strategies, some of which are addressed in this book. These structures can be classified into three major groups: Cage proteins, viral capsid proteins and amyloid proteins. 

Product details

• Authors: Urartu Özgür afak eker, Ebru Sahin Kehribar, Urartu Özgür Safa Seker, Urartu Özgür Safak Seker, Urartu Özgür Şafak Şeker
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 31.12.2017, delayed
• EAN: 9789811048937
• ISBN: 978-981-10-4893-7
• No. of pages: 125
• Illustrations: Approx. 125 p. 30 illus. in color.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology; Nanoscience and Nanotechnology; SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology; Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering; C, Medicine, Medical research, biotechnology, Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Nanoscale Science and Technology, Nanostructures, Nanoscale science, Nanophysics, Nanoscience, Biomedicine, general, Biomedical Research, Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering, Biomedical engineering, Biomaterials