What is the pH of self-assembly? In general, the presence of salts may affect the electro static interactions between the peptides. The effect could be two fold: the screening of charges may facilitate closer interactions between peptides which otherwise would be restricted due to electrostatic repulsion. This means an increase in the assembly kinetics. Secondly, due to less charge and hence less electostatic repulsion, the aggregation may be more random i.e. the morphology of the aggregates could be modified. I have worked on Beta lactoglobulin (B-Lg) nano fibrils which consist of peptides of this protein. Do feel free if you are looking for any papers for the electrostatic effects, I can send you these for B-Lg.
Yes. Thanking you Professor for your valuable explanation. I need papers for the electrostatic effects, If possible can you plz forward to my email: [email protected]
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