This review is concerned with the role of fibrillization of the amyloid β (Aβ)-peptide in
Alzheimer's disease (AD). The perspective is that of a physical chemist, and one aim is to …

How life can emerge from non-living matter is one of the fundamental mysteries of the
universe. A bottom-up approach to this problem focuses on the potential chemical …

The self-assembly and hydrogelation properties of two Fmoc-tripeptides [Fmoc= N-(fluorenyl-
9-methoxycarbonyl)] are investigated, in borate buffer and other basic solutions. A …

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inborn metabolic disorder characterized by excess
accumulation of phenylalanine (Phe) and its fibril formation, resulting in progressive …

The objectives of this study were to investigate in vitro digestion and stability under
environmental stresses of ovotransferrin (OVT) nanofibrils. Gastrointestinal digestion of OVT …

An N-terminally Boc (tert-butyloxycarbonyl) group-protected synthetic tripeptide (Boc-Phe-
Phe-Ala–OH) has been found to form a translucent hydrogel in basic aqueous medium. This …

Self-assembly of short peptides has emerged as an interesting research field for a wide
range of applications. Recently, several truncated fragments of long-chain peptides or …

Aim: Different nanoparticles have been investigated to deliver chemotherapeutic agents, but
complex synthesis procedures and biocompatibility issues raise concerns in develo** …

Self-assembly of amino acids and short-peptide derivatives attracted significant curiosity
worldwide due to their unique self-assembly process and wide variety of applications. Amino …

Ascorbic acid, which is widely used as a therapeutic agent for various disorders (eg chronic
diseases and cancers), has potential therapeutic roles for neurodegenerative disease such …