Mytilus edulis foot protein-1

Basic Information Description Application Features And Benefits

Catalog Number	ACMA00003334
Synonyms	MEFP-1
Boiling Point	100-102 °C/760 mmHg
Density	1.008 g/mL at 25 °C
Assay	≥90%
Form	liquid
NACRES	NA.23
Packaging	500 μL in glass insert
Quality Level	100
Refractive Index	n20/D 1.335
Storage Temperature	2-8°C

Description Mytilus edulis foot protein-1 is one of several proteins in the byssal adhesive plaque of the mussel M. edulis. The high content of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine and its localization near the plaque-substrate interface have often prompted speculation that Mefp plays a key role in adhesion.

Application A solution of MEFP-1 for general applications such as formation of surface coatings, attaching particles or polymers to surfaces or adhesive compositions that are insensitive to water. A surface coating of MEFP-1 alters the surface to be highly hydrophilic and allows for attachment of other biological or non-biological components such as proteins, particles or polymers.

Features And Benefits Low toxicity and good biocompatibility