Fibrous Proteins: Structures and Mechanisms
Fibrous Proteins: Structures and Mechanisms

Author: David A.D. Parry

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-01-18

Total Pages: 630

ISBN-13: 3319496743

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This book provides the readers with an up-to-date review of the design, structure and function of a representative selection of fibrous proteins in both health and disease. The importance of the α-helical coiled coil, a conformational motif based on the heptad repeat in the amino acid sequence of all α-fibrous proteins (and parts of some globular proteins) is underlined by three Chapters devoted to its design, structure, function and topology. Specific proteins covered in the text and which depend on the coiled coil for their structure and function, include the intermediate filament proteins, tropomyosin, myosin, paramyosin, fibrin and members of the spectrin superfamily. Also described are fibrous proteins based on the β-pleated sheet and collagen conformations. Recombinant structural proteins, especially of silk and collagen, are discussed in the context of developing new biomaterials with varied applications. Established researchers and postgraduate students in the fields of protein chemistry, biochemistry and structural biophysics will find Fibrous Proteins: Structures and Mechanisms to be an invaluable collection of topical reviews that describe the basic advances made in the field of fibrous proteins over the past decade. This book, written by recognized authorities in the field, provides a clear account of the current status of fibrous protein research and, in addition, establishes the basis for deciding the most appropriate directions for future activity, including the applications of protein engineering and the commercial exploitation of new biomaterials.

Fibrous Protein Structure
Fibrous Protein Structure

Author: John Squire

Publisher:

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 568

ISBN-13:

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Fibrous proteins; Fibre diffraction methods; Electron microscopical methods for studies of sections and isolated particles; Three-dimensional image processing methods for electron micrographs; Synthetic polypeptides; Fibrous protein structure and sequence analysis; Collagen and elastin; Intermediate filaments; Microtubules; The myosin molecule; Actin filaments: images and models; Myosin filaments; The cytoskeleton: selected tropics; Molluscan paramyosin filaments; Muscle myofibril architecture; Fast X-ray diffraction studies of muscle; Muscle mechanics and probes of the crossbridge cycle.

Fibrous Proteins: Coiled-Coils, Collagen and Elastomers
Fibrous Proteins: Coiled-Coils, Collagen and Elastomers

Author: David A.D. Parry

Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing

Published: 2005-05-06

Total Pages: 588

ISBN-13: 9780120342709

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Fibrous Protein: Coiled-Coils, Collagen and Elastomers is the first of a three-part series on Fibrous Proteins. The books are based on a very successful workshop in Alpbach, Austria on the general topic of Fibrous Proteins that gave rise to the award winning issue of Journal of Structural Biology. Part II will contain an extensive discussion of Molecular Motors and Muscle, Part III on Amyloids, Prions and Beta Proteins. Advances in Protein Chemistry is available online on ScienceDirect - full-text online of volumes 53 onwards. Reveals new structural and functional aspects of fibrous proteins Based on Fibrous Protein workshop in Alpbach, Austria that gave rise to 2003 Nobel Prize winners in Chemistry

Fibrous Proteins: Muscle and Molecular Motors
Fibrous Proteins: Muscle and Molecular Motors

Author: John M. Squire

Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing

Published: 2005-08-29

Total Pages: 558

ISBN-13: 9780120342716

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Molecular Motors and Muscle is the second of a three-part series on Fibrous Proteins. The books are based on a very successful workshop in Alpbach, Austria on the general topic of Fibrous Proteins that gave rise to the award-winning issue of Journal of Structural Biology. There are two major types of protein: Globular proteins which are often enzymes which speed up biochemical reactions and Fibrous proteins which often have more structural roles but can also have dynamic properties. Fibrous proteins are usually either elongated molecules which pack together to form long filaments, as in the case of the intermediate filaments in our hair and skin and as in collagen fibrils in tendons and bones or they are globular proteins which aggregate linearly to form long filaments, such as actin filaments or microtubules. Fibrous proteins act as molecular scaffolds in cells, they can be involved in transport of cell organelles or even on a visible scale as in our muscles. They provide the supporting structures of our skeletons, bones, tendons, cartilage, and skin. They define the mechanical properties of our internal hollow organs such as the intestines, heart, and blood vessels. They are vital for life and represent a fascinating subset of the proteome. Advances in Protein Chemistry is available online on ScienceDirect - full-text online of volumes 53 onwards. Elsevier book series on ScienceDirect gives multiple users throughout an institution simultaneous online access to an important compliment to primary research. Digital delivery ensures users reliable, 24-hour access to the latest peer-reviewed content. The Elsevier book series are compiled and written by the most highly regarded authors in their fields and are selected from across the globe using Elsevier's extensive researcher network. For more information about the Elsevier Book Series on ScienceDirect Program, please visit: http://www.info.sciencedirect.com/bookseries/ *Allows a comparison to be made between unique but related structures. *Quality of the text and illustrations allows ready comprehension of key protein design features. *Identifies fibrous protein sequence features for analysis of the human genome. *Analyzes design principles for fibrous protein sequences thus leading potentially to development of new devices by nanofabrication.

Fibrous Proteins
Fibrous Proteins

Author: Shengjie Ling

Publisher: Humana

Published: 2021-09-02

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9781071615737

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This detailed volume explores fibrous proteins widely present in different biological tissues or biological structural materials. The book begins by introducing the structure of representative fibrous proteins, including animal silks, collagen, elastin, resilin, and keratin, and it then continues by providing detailed experimental protocols for the synthesis, assembly, and characterization of natural, regenerated, and recombinant fibrous proteins. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Fibrous Proteins: Design, Synthesis, and Assembly is an ideal guide for researchers aiming to master fibrous protein preparations with the aid of this broad and interdisciplinary perspective on understanding the structure-property-function relationships of natural and reconstituted fibrous proteins.

Conformation in Fibrous Proteins and Related Synthetic Polypeptides
Conformation in Fibrous Proteins and Related Synthetic Polypeptides

Author: R Fraser

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2012-12-02

Total Pages: 649

ISBN-13: 0323143997

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Conformation in Fibrous Proteins: And Related Synthetic Polypeptides provides a comprehensive and critical account of conformation in fibrous proteins and synthetic polypeptides in the solid state. Physical methods of determining conformation are discussed, and relevant results from studies of synthetic polypeptides and fibrous proteins are presented. Comprised of 18 chapters divided into three sections, this book opens with a discussion on the theory and technique of X-ray diffraction applicable to the study of conformation in fibrous materials, along with electron diffraction, electron microscopy, optical diffraction, and infrared spectrophotometry. The procedures used for conformation analysis and prediction are also outlined. The following chapters consider optimization techniques and other methods for elucidating conformation in fibrous proteins and synthetic polypeptides; the use of synthetic polypeptides as models of fibrous proteins; and conformation in fibrous proteins such as silks, collagens, myofibrillar proteins, and keratins. This monograph will be a valuable source of information for molecular biologists.

The Physical Foundation of Protein Architecture
The Physical Foundation of Protein Architecture

Author: Nobuhiko Saito

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 155

ISBN-13: 981281101X

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A protein requires its own three-dimensional structure for its biological activity. If a chemical agent is added, the biological activity is lost, and the three dimensional structure is destroyed to become a random coil state. But when the chemical agent is removed, the biological activity is recovered, implying that the random coil state turns back into the original complex structure spontaneously. This is an astonishing event. The Physical Foundation of Protein Architectur e is intended to solve this mystery from the physicochemical basis by elucidating the mechanism of various processes in protein folding. The main features of protein folding are shown to be described by the island model with long range hydrophobic interaction which is capable of finding the specific residue, and the lampshade criterion for disulfide bonding. Various proteins with known structure are refolded, with the purpose of uncovering the mechanism of protein folding. In addition, ab initio method for predicting protein structure from its amino acid sequence is proposed. Sample Chapter(s). Chapter 1.1: Introduction (278 KB). Chapter 1.2: Helix-Coil Transition in Polypeptide (335 KB). Chapter 1.3: Some Aspects of Protein Folding (986 KB). Contents: Generalities: Helix-Coil Transition in Polypeptide; Some Aspects of Protein Folding; Mechanism of Protein Folding: Island Model; -Helical Proteins; Lysozyme and Phospholipase; Bovine Pancreatic Trypsin Inhibitor; Flavodoxin and Thioredoxin; Ferredoxin; Folding of a Protein of Unknown Structure: Ab Initio Method of Prediction of Protein Structure; Search for the Conformation of Minimum Energy; Topics Related to Protein Structures: Phase Transition; Module; Molecular Chaperones; Membrane Proteins; Structure Prediction Based on Protein Data. Readership: Advanced graduate students and researchers in the biosciences.

Fibrous Proteins
Fibrous Proteins

Author: Prof. Dr. Thomas Scheibel

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9780429089640

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Fibrous Proteins will give an overview over some of the most important fibrous proteins including amyloids, collagens, fibrin, flagella, intermediate filaments, microtubules, silks concerning structure and function and possible applications as biomaterials. While our knowledge on globular proteins has been increasing over the past decades, fibrillar proteins have not entered center stage until recently. In general, research of fibrillar proteins has developed in recent years into a very exciting one. New technologies have drastically increased the accessibility and analysis of fibrillar proteins in the past years. With this book we draw attention to this highly fascinating topic of protein science. The book is aimed for an audience of graduate students and scientists and will provide the opportunity to highlight the field of fibrous proteins.