The formation of ordered protein and peptide assemblies is a phenomenon related to a wide
range of human diseases. However, the mechanism of assembly at the molecular level …

The self-assembly of peptides into ordered supramolecular structures, such as fibrils and
crystals, is of relevance in such diverse areas as molecular medicine and materials science …

Amino acids have emerged as promising molecular frameworks for the generation of
functional materials owing to the bio-compatibility and thermodynamic stability of their self …

“Mother nature” utilizes molecular self-assembly as an efficient tool to design several
fascinating supramolecular architectures from simple building blocks like amino acids …

Self-assembling systems play a significant role in physiological functions and have therefore
attracted tremendous attention due to their great potential for applications in energy …

The phenomenon of protein aggregation into amyloid fibrils is associated with a large
number of major diseases of unrelated etiology. Unraveling the mechanism of amyloid self …

Here, we show that aromatic amino acid tyrosine, under a physiologically mimicking
condition, readily forms amyloid-like entities that can effectively drive aggregation of different …

Intermediate dynamic assemblies are increasingly seen as necessary for the initial
desolvation and organization of biomaterials to achieve their final crystalline order. Here we …

Self-assembling peptides are being applied both in the biomedical area and as building
blocks in nanotechnology. Their applications are closely linked to their modes of self …

The self assembly processes of aromatic amino acids, phenylalanine, tyrosine, and
tryptophan have been simulated and were observed to form fibril-like aggregates linked to …