bacterial S-Layers
(rus. бактериальные S-слои)
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surface structures of bacterial cells, consisting of individual protein or glycoprotein molecules assembled into an ordered two-dimensional layer that completely covers cell surface.
Description
The thickness of the bacterial S-layer is in the range of 5-15 nm. The layer has pores, whose diameters are uniformly distributed in the range of 2-6 nm. These layers can be used as components of nanoelectronic devices and biosensors.
Author
- Ilya N. Kurochkin
Source
- Gazit E. Plenty of room for biology at the bottom: An introduction to bionanotechnology. — London: Imperial College Press, 2007. — 183 p.