Hierarchical Self‐Assembly of One‐Dimensional Streptavidin Bundles as a Collagen Mimetic for the Biomineralization of Calcite

Abstract

Bundle up: The introduction of streptavidin (as a linker) between two FeII(terpyridine–bis-biotin) connectors affords a one-dimensional metal–organic protein framework (MOPF). In the presence of calcium ions and CO2 vapors, these MOPF aggregates form protein bundles that template the biomineralization of calcite. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2007/z701080_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.