Immobilized antibody systems are the key to develop efficient diagnostics and separations
tools. In the last decade, developments in the field of biomolecular engineering and …

Biomaterials are an indispensable part of biomedical research. However, although many
materials display suitable application-specific properties, they provide only poor …

Proteins implement many useful functions, including binding ligands with unparalleled
affinity and specificity, catalyzing stereospecific chemical reactions, and directing cell …

Functionalization of biomaterials with biologically active peptides can improve their
performance after implantation. By genetic fusion to self-assembling proteins, the functional …

Currently, there are over 100 antibody-based therapeutics on the market for the treatment of
various diseases. The increasing importance of antibody treatment is further highlighted by …

Adhesion to material surfaces is crucial for almost all organisms regarding subsequent
biological responses. Mammalian cell attachment to a surrounding biological matrix is …

Natural silk is easily accessible from silkworms and can be processed into different formats
suitable as biomaterials and cell culture matrixes. Recombinant DNA technology enables …

The great mechanical properties, biocompatibility and biodegradability of silk-based
materials make them applicable to the biomedical field. Genetic engineering enables the …

Presentation of immobilized growth factors with retained bioactivity remains a challenge in
the field of tissue engineering. In the present study, we propose a strategy to covalently …

Mucoadhesion is defined as the adhesion of a material to the mucus gel covering the
mucous membranes. The mechanisms controlling mucoadhesion include nonspecific …