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Allosterically-regulated protein hydrogel using leucine beta rolls

Summary

Scott A. Banta, Ph.D.

Technology Benefits

Can be easily deployed in the liquid state to cover or fill a variety of complex geometriesReversible state transition from a viscous liquid to a solid gel via allosteric regulationBiocompatible protein matrix compositionGel formation is induced simply by the addition of a readily-available and biocompatible element, calciumPatent information:Patent Issued (US 8,415,290)Patent Pending (US 20130237612)Tech Ventures Reference: IR CU12126

Technology Application

Biocompatible wound dressingsSustained-release drug delivery systemScaffolding in tissue engineeringCharge transfer and charge separation for biocatalytic electrodesBiosensing of ion concentrations (e.g. calcium)

Detailed Technology Description

Scott A. Banta, Ph.D.

Country/Region

USA

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