title: Amyloid formation using 1-butyl-3-methyl-imidazolium-based ionic liquids.
abstract: Amyloid fibrils are highly organized protein filaments that can be used as novel biomaterials. In this study, we show that proteins could be selectively induced to form amyloid fibrils at room temperature by the introduction of imidazolium salts, which could trigger the self-assembly process with their hydrophobic and ionic properties.
authors.affiliation: Department of Molecular Science and Technology, Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Programs, Ajou University, Suwon 443-749, South Korea.
authors.forename: Song Yi
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Bae
authors.forename: Seulgi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Bun Yeoul
authors.initials: BY
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Kyeong Kyu
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: T Doohun
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Kim
mesh_terms: D000682:Amyloid / Q000378:metabolism*; D007093:Imidazoles / Q000737:chemistry*; D052578:Ionic Liquids / Q000737:chemistry*; D007768:Lactalbumin / Q000378:metabolism / Q000648:ultrastructure
chemical_list: C525963:1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium; D000682:Amyloid; D007093:Imidazoles; D052578:Ionic Liquids; D007768:Lactalbumin