Search results for "Aggregate structure"
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J-aggregates prepared by adsorption at monolayer/water interfaces
1991
By adsorption of anionic cyanine dyes at positivly charged lipid monolayers large J-aggregates are formed. Absorption and fluorescence spectra are measured at the air/water interface during the crystallization process. The influence of the lipid/dye interaction on the aggregate structure is studied for two different systems. It is shown that the aggregate structure can be improved by growing crystals from a seed.
The route to protein aggregate superstructures: Particulates and amyloid-like spherulites.
2015
AbstractDepending on external conditions, native proteins may change their structure and undergo different association routes leading to a large scale polymorphism of the aggregates. This feature has been widely observed but is not fully understood yet. This review focuses on morphologies, physico-chemical properties and mechanisms of formation of amyloid structures and protein superstructures. In particular, the main focus will be on protein particulates and amyloid-like spherulites, briefly summarizing possible experimental methods of analysis. Moreover, we will highlight the role of protein conformational changes and dominant forces in driving association together with their connection w…