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Mussel protein adhesion depends on interprotein thiol-mediated redox modulation

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https://doi.org/10.1038/nchembio.630
Abstract

Mussel adhesion depends on secreted dopa-modified proteins, but the dopa groups are prone to oxidation, which decreases their stickiness. A second mussel protein is now shown to regulate the redox state of these adhesive groups by coupling thiol oxidation to dopa reduction.

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