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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 588-593 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Crystal Research and Technology |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Ferritin
- Gold nanoparticles
- Lysozyme
- Nucleants
- Protein crystallization