Biotechnological Production of Spider-Silk Proteins Enables New Applications

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Vendrely, Charlotte ; Scheibel, Thomas:
Biotechnological Production of Spider-Silk Proteins Enables New Applications.
In: Macromolecular Bioscience. Vol. 7 (2007) Issue 4 . - pp. 401-409.
ISSN 1616-5195
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/mabi.200600255

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The outstanding mechanical properties of spider silks have motivated many researchers to establish biotechnological production techniques which are necessary to provide sufficient amounts of silk proteins for industrial applications. Based on recent developments in genetic
engineering, two strategies for the recombinant production of spider-silk proteins have been established which are discussed in detail. Further, protein-design strategies are described,enabling the combination of silk properties with additional biological, chemical, or technical features. We highlight the potential of engineered and recombinantly-produced spider-silk proteins to provide the basis for a new generation of biomaterials.

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Item Type:	Article in a journal
Refereed:	Yes
Additional notes:	Der Artikel wurde zunächst am 11.04.2007 online veröffentlicht
Keywords:	biomaterials; biotechnology; protein engineering; recombinant spider silk
Institutions of the University:	Faculties Faculties > Faculty of Engineering Science Faculties > Faculty of Engineering Science > Chair Biomaterials Faculties > Faculty of Engineering Science > Chair Biomaterials > Chair Biomaterials - Univ.-Prof. Dr. Thomas Scheibel Profile Fields > Advanced Fields > Advanced Materials Profile Fields > Advanced Fields > Molecular Biosciences Profile Fields > Advanced Fields > Polymer and Colloid Science Profile Fields > Emerging Fields > Food and Health Sciences Profile Fields Profile Fields > Advanced Fields Profile Fields > Emerging Fields
Result of work at the UBT:	No
DDC Subjects:	600 Technology, medicine, applied sciences > 620 Engineering
Date Deposited:	16 Mar 2015 13:27
Last Modified:	10 Oct 2023 11:31
URI:	https://eref.uni-bayreuth.de/id/eprint/8212