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Title: Nanospherical arabinogalactan proteins are a key component of the high-strength adhesive secreted by English ivy

Journal Article · · Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
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  1. Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210,, Interdisciplinary Biophysics Graduate Program, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210,, Dorothy M. Davis Heart &, Lung Research Institute, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210,
  2. Complex Carbohydrate Research Center, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602,, DOE BioEnergy Science Center, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602,
  3. Dorothy M. Davis Heart &, Lung Research Institute, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210,
  4. Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996

Significance Despite the significant progress that has been made in exploring the molecular basis for multiple adhesive events in the animal kingdom, the exceptional adhesion behaviors of climbing plants, such as English ivy, are still poorly understood. In this study, the spheroidal nanoparticles observed in the mucilage exuded by the English ivy were identified to be predominantly composed of arabinogalactan proteins (AGPs). The roles of these AGP-rich nanoparticles in favoring the generation of strong adhesion strength are elucidated. The Ca 2+ -driven electrostatic interactions among uronic acids within AGPs and pectin upon curing could be exploited as guidelines in the design and fabrication of novel synthetic adhesives, and the ivy-derived adhesive composite is capable of serving as a template for inspiring the development of diverse adhesive biomaterials.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
1254200
Journal Information:
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, Journal Name: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America Vol. 113 Journal Issue: 23; ISSN 0027-8424
Publisher:
Proceedings of the National Academy of SciencesCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
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Cited by: 50 works
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