Key result
Sequencing of the Dreissena polymorpha foot protein 1 (Dpfp1) revealed a block copolymer-like structure with two consensus motifs sharply segregated into domains.
Population
Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) foot-specific cDNA and byssal precursor protein (Dpfp1)
Design
Preclinical
Authors
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Characterizes mussel adhesion protein; leaves open whether its motifs can guide bioadhesive development for cardiovascular applications.
The study identifies the sequence and structure of Dpfp1, a major byssal precursor protein in zebra mussels, revealing a block copolymer-like structure with unique consensus repeats.
Anderson et al. (1998) studied this question. Sequencing of the Dreissena polymorpha foot protein 1 (Dpfp1) revealed a block copolymer-like structure with two consensus motifs sharply segregated into domains.
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