Exploring the Role of Biomineralization Peptide Localization in Gold Nanoparticle Growth in Liposomal Nanoreactors (IMAGE)

Institute of Science Tokyo

Exploring the Role of Biomineralization Peptide Localization in Gold Nanoparticle Growth in Liposomal Nanoreactors

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The spatial positioning of biomineralization peptides within liposomal nanoreactors directs where gold nanoparticles form and how they grow. Peptides localized at the membrane interface promote branched gold structures, while those confined to the liposome interior favor spherical nanoparticles.

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Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan.

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