Single-molecule mechanics of mussel adhesion

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Summary

A single-molecule study of the substrate and oxidation-dependent adhesive properties of dopa is reported, in which dopa exploits a remarkable combination of high strength and chemical multifunctionality to accomplish adhesion to substrates of widely varying composition.

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2006-08-29
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Keywords

Adhesive, Covalent bond, Chemistry, Molecule, Hydrogen bond

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