Calcium is involved in protein cohesion and interfacial adhesion in a marine invasive fouling ascidian.
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DOI: 10.1116/6.0004889
Abstract: Protein-mediated underwater adhesion is vital for the survival of many aquatic organisms and plays central roles in biofouling and bioinspired material development. Metal ions are known to influence underwater adhesion by regulating cohesion between adhesive… read more here.
Keywords: interfacial adhesion; adhesion; cohesion interfacial; ca2 ... See more keywords