Structural and Biophysical Characterization of a Cyclic Bioadhesive With Cell Attachment Ability.

Structural and cellular attachment analysis identified overall bent helical regions of adhesive peptides identified within mussel adhesive protein (MAP) capable of also attaching cells. DOPA (L-DOPA, 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine) is frequently identified and credited for the attachment ability of several marine proteins [Olivieri, MP, . (2002), , 149-159].