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pH-dependent cross-linking of catechols through oxidation via Fe<sup>3+</sup>and potential implications for mussel adhesion

Dominic E. Fullenkamp, Devin G. Barrett, Dusty R. Miller, Josh W. Kurutz, Phillip B. Messersmith

RSC Advances · 2014 · 117 citations · 40 references

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Abstract

The covalent cross-links induced by Fe<sup>3+</sup>-mediated oxidation of catechols were studied and their potential relevance to mussel adhesion was discussed.

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