{"product_id":"elastomeric-proteins-structures-biomechanical-properties-and-biological-roles-paperback-9780521128483","title":"Elastomeric Proteins; Structures, Biomechanical Properties, and Biological Roles (Paperback) 9780521128483","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eElastomeric Proteins\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eStructures, Biomechanical Properties, and Biological Roles\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eComparison of structures and mechanisms of elastic proteins in relation to their biological roles.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003ePeter R. Shewry (Edited by), Arthur S. Tatham (Edited by), Allen J. Bailey (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521128483, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 4 February 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e416 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm, 0.56 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis book was originally published in 2002. Elastic proteins occur in a wide range of biological systems where they have evolved to fulfil precise biological roles. The best known include proteins in vertebrate muscles and connective tissues, such as titin, elastin and fibrillin, and spider silks. However, other examples include byssus and abductin from bivalve molluscs, resilin from arthropods and gluten from wheat. Interest in elastomeric proteins has been high for several reasons. Firstly, their biological and medical significance, particularly in human disease. Secondly, the unusual properties of proteins such as spider silks provide opportunities to develop materials. Thirdly, the development of scanning probe microscopy makes it possible to study structures and biomechanical properties of these proteins at the single molecule level. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the various aspects of elastomeric proteins.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. The biology of elastic tissues R. McNeil Alexander\u003cbr\u003e 2. Elastic proteins: biological roles and mechanical properties J. Gosline\u003cbr\u003e 3. Elastin: a representative ideal protein elastomer D. W. Urry\u003cbr\u003e 4. Elastin as a self-organising biomaterial F. W. Keeley\u003cbr\u003e 5. Fibrillin: from microfibril assembly to biomechanical function C. M. Kielty\u003cbr\u003e 6. Biology of spider silks F. Vollrath\u003cbr\u003e 7. Sequences, structures and properties of spider silks R. Lewis\u003cbr\u003e 8. Structure and function of resilin Svend Olav Anderson\u003cbr\u003e 9. A marine bioelastomer: mussel byssus J. H. Waite\u003cbr\u003e 10. Gluten, the elastomeric protein of wheat seeds P. R. Shwry\u003cbr\u003e 11. Spectrin elasticity in red bllod cells G. H. Thomas and D. E. Discher\u003cbr\u003e 12. Viscoelastic properties of collagen P. Fratzl\u003cbr\u003e 13. Role of titin in vertebrate striated muscle J. Trinick\u003cbr\u003e 14. Biological liquid crystal elastomers D. P. Knight and F. Vollrath\u003cbr\u003e 15. Restraining cross-links in elastomeric proteins A. Bailey\u003cbr\u003e 16. Comparative structures and properties of elastic proteins A. S. Tatham and P. R. Shewry\u003cbr\u003e 17. Mechanical applications of elastic proteins J. Vincent.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Biochemistry [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Biochemistry\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Biochemistry%20%5BPSB%5D%22\"\u003ePSB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46006567698712,"sku":"9780521128483","price":37.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521128483i_0abd4e2e-5c68-45dc-96a5-cb6919ab8ae6.jpg?v=1691371913","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/elastomeric-proteins-structures-biomechanical-properties-and-biological-roles-paperback-9780521128483","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}