Introduction to Self-assembly
Protein Properties that Promote Self-assembly
Historical Outline
Chemical Structures
Symmetry
Symmetry Elements
Symmetric Contacts in Proteins
Multiple Symmetry Elements
Naturally Occurring Symmetric Complexes
Protein Oligomers
Icosahedral Viral Capsids
Clathrin
Filaments
S-layers
Protein Crystals
Designed Self-assembling Protein Complexes
Coiled-coil Extensions
Domain Swapping
Symmetric Construction
Polyvalency
Observing Protein Assemblies
Transmission Electron Microscopy
Cryoelectron Microscopy
Atomic Force Microscopy
X-ray and Electron Diffraction
Applications
Patents
Outlook and Perspectives
Keywords:
actin filament;
atomic force microscopy;
clathrin;
cryoelectron microscopy;
crystals;
cytoskeleton;
electron diffraction;
electron microscopy;
group generators;
intermediate filament;
microtubules;
myosin filament;
protein cage;
protein complex;
protein design;
protein engineering;
protein filament;
protein layer;
protein material;
protein oligomer;
protein shell;
S-layers;
self-assembly;
space groups;
symmetry;
transmission electron microscopy;
virus structure;
X-ray diffraction