Genetically engineered protein biopolymers belong to a new family of polymers that have
recently attracted interest due to their highly modifiable material properties. It is now possible …

Elastomeric proteins are characterized by their large extensibility before rupture, reversible
deformation without loss of energy, and high resilience upon stretching. Motivated by their …

Elastin-like recombinant protein polymers are a new family of polymers which are
captivating the attention of a broad audience ranging from nanotechnologists to biomaterials …

An emerging class of protein‐based materials has been described that function as
elastomeric matrices in their native biological state. The objective of this review is an …

Elastomeric proteins are subject to stretching force under biological settings and play
important roles in regulating the mechanical properties of a wide range of biological …

The synthesis of well-defined macromolecular structures with controlled properties is critical
for the production of advanced materials for biological and industrial applications. Inspired …

Recombinant DNA synthesis was employed to produce elastin–mimetic protein triblock
copolymers containing chemically distinct midblocks. These materials displayed a broad …

The past few decades have witnessed the development of novel naturally inspired
biomimetic materials, such as polysaccharides and proteins. Likewise, the seemingly …

Protein-based polymers are some of the most promising candidates for a new generation of
innovative biomaterials as recent advances in genetic-engineering and biotechnological …

Elastin-like polypeptides (ELP) are artificial, genetically encodable biopolymers, belonging
to elastomeric proteins, which are widespread in a wide range of living organisms. They are …