Nanomechanical Characterization of Amyloid Fibrils Using Single-Molecule Experiments and Computational Simulations
Amyloid fibrils have recently received much attention due to not only their important role in disease pathogenesis but also their excellent mechanical properties, which are comparable to those of mechanically strong protein materials such as spider silk. This indicates the necessity of understanding...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Nanomaterials |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/5873695 |