Saitama University

Laser beam builds cell-like protein networks without chemical modification

Laser beam builds cell-like protein networks without chemical modification Lisa Lock Scientific Editor Robert Egan Associate Editor Networks of protein fibers play important roles in living cells. To understand the dynamical behavior of these networks, model networks are needed to perform in vitro studies. However, fabrication of protein networks similar to those in cells has proved difficult, as current methods could affect the biological function of these proteins—ultimately impacting our...