Properties of two spliceoforms of major ampullate spidroin 1 reveal unique functions of N-linker region.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.04.143
Abstract: Spiders produce diverse silk fibers with distinct properties for daily survival. Among these silk fibers, dragline silk spun by major ampullate gland is used for bridgelines and web radii, exhibiting both outstanding tensile strength and… read more here.
Keywords: masp1; spliceoforms major; two spliceoforms; major ampullate ... See more keywords
Conformational Stability and Interplay of Helical N- and C-Terminal Domains with Implications on Major Ampullate Spidroin Assembly.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.6b01713
Abstract: Major ampullate spidroin (MaSp) assembly starts in the abdomen of the spider, where spidroins are stored as a liquid dope at a high concentration. The dope is squeezed into the spinning duct, and assembly is… read more here.
Keywords: terminal domains; major ampullate; spidroin; spidroin assembly ... See more keywords