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<p class="lead">We used the acetic acid bacterium <i>Gluconacetobacter hansenii </i> to produce bacterial cellulose. Because of its fibrous, tough, water-insoluble properties [1] bacterial cellulose is the perfect substrate for biOrigami. After making the cellulose, we refined it into a flat, paper-like sheet using a DIY paper-making protocol. One unique aspect of cellulose is the existence of a class of proteins known as cellulose binding domains (CBDs) that can attach to a cellulose sheet. We designed a universal CBD (uCBD) that allows for the attachment of any protein onto a cellulose sheet. Using our uCBD device, we can extend our self-folding system to serve additional functions, such a sensor for the detection of inorganic molecules, or binding enzymes to catalyze reactions on the surface of the sheet. We have contributed the BioBricks of our uCBD system to the registry. See our biobricks below: </p> | <p class="lead">We used the acetic acid bacterium <i>Gluconacetobacter hansenii </i> to produce bacterial cellulose. Because of its fibrous, tough, water-insoluble properties [1] bacterial cellulose is the perfect substrate for biOrigami. After making the cellulose, we refined it into a flat, paper-like sheet using a DIY paper-making protocol. One unique aspect of cellulose is the existence of a class of proteins known as cellulose binding domains (CBDs) that can attach to a cellulose sheet. We designed a universal CBD (uCBD) that allows for the attachment of any protein onto a cellulose sheet. Using our uCBD device, we can extend our self-folding system to serve additional functions, such a sensor for the detection of inorganic molecules, or binding enzymes to catalyze reactions on the surface of the sheet. We have contributed the BioBricks of our uCBD system to the registry. See our biobricks below: </p> | ||
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