Self‐assembling Protein Systems: Microbial S‐layers

Introduction Historical Outline Occurrence and Ultrastructure Isolation and Chemical Characterization Molecular Biology, Genetics and Biosynthesis Assembly and Morphogenesis Self-assembly in vivo Self-assembly in vitro Functional Aspects Biodegradation Production of S-layer Proteins Application of S-layer Proteins S-layer Ultrafiltration Membranes S-layers as Matrix for the Immobilization of Functional Macromolecules S-layer-based Dipsticks Supramolecular Structures Generated by Oriented Recrystallization of S-layer Fusion Proteins on Supports Precoated with SCWP S-layers as Templates for the Formation of Regularly Arranged Nanoparticles S-layers as Supporting Structures for Functional Lipid Membranes (Planar Membranes and Liposomes) S-layers for Vaccine Development Outlook and Perspectives Patents Keywords: affinity microparticles; artificial virus; biomimetic membrane; biomimetics; biosensor; glycan biosynthesis; glycan structure; immobilization; nanoarrays; nanobiotechnology; nanotechnology; patterning elements; protein lattices; secondary cell; wall polymers; self-assembly; S-layer fusion proteins; S-layer glycoprotein; solid phase immunoassays; supported lipid membrane; supramolecular structures; surface layer; ultrafiltration