Gold nanoparticles induce protein crystallization

F. Hodzhaoglu, F. Kurniawan, V. Mirsky, C. Nanev*

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Abstract

Nucleation of protein crystals by gold nanoparticles was observed. Lysozyme and ferritin were used as model proteins. The effect was established with uncoated gold nanoparticles and with gold nanoparticles coated by 16-mercaptodecanoic acid.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)588-593
Number of pages6
JournalCrystal Research and Technology
Volume43
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Ferritin
  • Gold nanoparticles
  • Lysozyme
  • Nucleants
  • Protein crystallization

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