Ice-binding proteins (IBPs) are a diverse class of proteins that assist organism survival in the
presence of ice in cold climates. They have different origins in many organisms, including …

Extreme cold marine and freshwater temperatures (below 4° C) induce massive
deterioration to the cell membranes of organisms resulting in the formation of ice crystals …

Antifreeze proteins (AFPs) are specific proteins that are able to lower the freezing point of
aqueous solutions relative to the melting point. Hyperactive AFPs, identified in insects, have …

When polypeptide chains fold into a protein, hydrophobic groups are compacted in the
center with exclusion of water. We report the crystal structure of an alanine-rich antifreeze …

Interactions of macromolecules with growing crystalline surfaces play an important role in
biomineralization, determine survival of some organisms at low temperatures, and offer a …

Antifreeze proteins (AFPs) are a subset of ice-binding proteins that control ice crystal growth.
They have potential for the cryopreservation of cells, tissues, and organs, as well as for …

Low-temperatures pose extreme challenges to crops causing significant economical
impacts. Frosts are responsible for more than 30% of weather-related insured crop losses in …

Ice crystal growth during cold storage presents a quality problem in frozen foods. The
development of appropriate technical conditions and ingredient formulations is an effective …

Sub-zero temperatures put plants at risk of damage associated with the formation of ice
crystals in the apoplast. Some freeze-tolerant plants mitigate this risk by expressing ice …

More than 80% of Earth's surface is exposed periodically or continuously to temperatures
below 5° C. Organisms that can live in these areas are called psychrophilic or …