Self-assembly, wet adhesion, and mineralization of Bal cp20k-P3 derived from Balanus albicostatus cement

Key Points

• This research aims to investigate the environmental responsive mechanisms and biomedical applications of the peptide Bal cp20k-P3 derived from Balanus albicostatus.
• Multi-scale characterization analysis of Bal cp20k-P3
• Investigation of self-assembly and wet adhesion properties
• Evaluation of mineralization processes
• Bal cp20k-P3 demonstrates strong wet adhesion capabilities under varying environmental conditions.
• Significant self-assembly behavior was observed, enhancing its biomedical potential.
• The mineralization process indicates promising applications in tissue engineering.