Communications Biology (Jul 2022)

Solution structure of recombinant Pvfp-5β reveals insights into mussel adhesion

  • Maria Agnese Morando,
  • Francesca Venturella,
  • Martina Sollazzo,
  • Elisa Monaca,
  • Raffaele Sabbatella,
  • Valeria Vetri,
  • Rosa Passantino,
  • Annalisa Pastore,
  • Caterina Alfano

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-022-03699-w
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5, no. 1
pp. 1 – 10

Abstract

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Solution structure of byssal plaque protein Pvfp-5β secreted by the Asian green mussel Perna viridis gives molecular insight into mussel adhesion on wet surfaces.