| 초록 |
M13 bacteriophages have attracted attention as biomaterials that have genetically controllable surfaces and unique nanoscopic structures, making them suitable for various applications. In particular, a specific type of M13 bacteriophage (DSPH) are known to adhere well to single walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs). The coat protein (pVIII) is the bacteriophage is composed of a specific sequence (DSPHTELP) which is normally exposed to surrounding environment. In this study, we synthesized the 8-mer peptide and studied its interaction forces against various functional groups using a Surface force apparatus (SFA). The results show that the peptides strongly binds to CH3 groups, indicating that the hydrophobic interaction is the dominant interaction mechanism of the peptide. |
