Thermoresponsive Complex Coacervate-Based Underwater Adhesive.
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.201808179
Abstract: Sandcastle worms have developed protein-based adhesives, which they use to construct protective tubes from sand grains and shell bits. A key element in the adhesive delivery is the formation of a fluidic complex coacervate phase.… read more here.
Keywords: underwater adhesive; based underwater; coacervate based; complex coacervate ... See more keywords
Molecular and structural basis of low interfacial energy of complex coacervates in water.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2016.07.003
Abstract: Complex coacervate refers to a phase-separated fluid, typically of two oppositely charged polyelectrolytes in solution, representing a complex fluid system that has been shown to be of essential interest to biological systems, as well as… read more here.
Keywords: fluid; water; low interfacial; complex coacervate ... See more keywords
Characterization of a novel complex coacervate based on whey protein isolate-tamarind seed mucilage
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2017.05.037
Abstract: Abstract A complex coacervate was prepared with whey protein isolate (WPI) and tamarind seed mucilage (TSM) and was compared with a commonly used whey protein isolate (WPI)-gum Arabic (GA) complex coacervate. Protolityc titration, ζ-potentiometry and… read more here.
Keywords: whey protein; seed; complex coacervate; protein isolate ... See more keywords
Charged Polypeptide Tail Boosts the Salt Resistance of Enzyme-Containing Complex Coacervate Micelles
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.1c01466
Abstract: Encapsulation of proteins can have advantages for their protection, stability, and delivery purposes. One of the options to encapsulate proteins is to incorporate them in complex coacervate core micelles (C3Ms). This can easily be achieved… read more here.
Keywords: enzyme containing; charged polypeptide; complex coacervate; cota ... See more keywords
Heteroprotein Complex Coacervate Based on β-Conglycinin and Lysozyme: Dynamic Protein Exchange, Thermodynamic Mechanism, and Lysozyme Activity.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c02204
Abstract: Heteroprotein complex coacervate (HPCC) is a liquid-like protein concentrate produced by liquid-liquid phase separation. We revealed the protein dynamic exchange and thermodynamic mechanism of β-conglycinin/lysozyme coacervate, and clarified the effect of HPCC on protein structure… read more here.
Keywords: heteroprotein complex; coacervate; complex coacervate; conglycinin lysozyme ... See more keywords
Comb Polyelectrolytes Stabilize Complex Coacervate Microdroplet Dispersions.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.2c00327
Abstract: Complex coacervate microdroplets are membraneless compartments that selectively sequester biological molecules from their surroundings and enhance bioreactions. Yet, their use as protocell models and bioreactors has been limited owing to a lack of feasible strategies… read more here.
Keywords: microdroplet; complex coacervate; coacervate; polyelectrolytes stabilize ... See more keywords
Nanoparticles reveal Extreme Size-Sorting and Morphologies in Complex Coacervate Superstructures
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-32240-5
Abstract: We here provide detailed insight in self-assembled complex coacervate systems exploiting gold nanoparticles for cryoTEM contrast. Nanoparticle-containing dendrimicelles are formed from fifth-generation dendrimer-encapsulated nanoparticles (DENs) and dendrimer-stabilized nanoparticles (DSNs). The complex coacervate structures self-organize in… read more here.
Keywords: nanoparticles reveal; size sorting; extreme size; complex coacervate ... See more keywords
Cyclodextrin-based complex coacervate core micelles with tuneable supramolecular host-guest, metal-to-ligand and charge interactions.
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DOI: 10.1039/c8sm01504j
Abstract: Micelles have been recognized as versatile platforms for different biomedical applications, from bioimaging to drug delivery. Complex coacervate core micelles present great advantages compared to traditional micelles, however controlling the number of charges per core-unit… read more here.
Keywords: core micelles; coacervate core; cyclodextrin based; complex coacervate ... See more keywords
DNA dynamics in complex coacervate droplets and micelles
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DOI: 10.1039/d1sm01787j
Abstract: Single stranded DNA (ssDNA), or another polyanion, can be mixed with polycations to form liquid-like complex coacervates. When the polycations are replaced by cationic–neutral diblock copolymers, complex coacervate core micelles (C3Ms) can be formed instead.… read more here.
Keywords: dna; coacervate droplets; length; droplets micelles ... See more keywords
Enhanced stability of complex coacervate core micelles following different core-crosslinking strategies.
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DOI: 10.1039/d2sm00088a
Abstract: Complex coacervate core micelles (C3Ms) are formed by mixing aqueous solutions of a charged (bio)macromolecule with an oppositely charged-neutral hydrophilic diblock copolymer. The stability of these structures is dependent on the ionic strength of the… read more here.
Keywords: c3ms; core; complex coacervate; stability ... See more keywords
Ionic group-dependent structure of complex coacervate hydrogels formed by ABA triblock copolymers.
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DOI: 10.1039/d2sm00255h
Abstract: This study investigates the nanostructure of complex coacervate core hydrogels (C3Gs) with varying compositions of cationic charged groups (i.e., ammonium and guanidinium) using small-angle X-ray/neutron scattering (SAX/NS). C3Gs were prepared by stoichiometric mixing of two… read more here.
Keywords: triblock copolymers; complex coacervate; coacervate; aba triblock ... See more keywords