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ArticleNature communications2026

Mesoporous peptide frameworks engineered from crystallizable collagen-mimetic peptide amphiphiles.

Anthony R Perez, Jianfang Liu, S M Mobin Sikder, Anjan Maity, Adekunle Adewole, Jacob Oakden, Gang Ren, Bercem Dutagaci, Andrea D Merg

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Article in Nature communications, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Anthony R PerezDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Merced, Merced, CA, USA.
Jianfang LiuThe Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6786-8873
S M Mobin SikderDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Merced, Merced, CA, USA.
Anjan MaityDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Merced, Merced, CA, USA.
Adekunle AdewoleDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Merced, Merced, CA, USA.
Jacob OakdenDepartment of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California, Merced, Merced, CA, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-8795-6394
Gang RenThe Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8036-2321
Bercem DutagaciDepartment of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California, Merced, Merced, CA, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0333-5757
Andrea D MergDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Merced, Merced, CA, USA. amerg@ucmerced.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2293-5267

Funding

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE MANNOSE 6-PHOSPHATE RECEPTORSR01DK042667 · NIDDK · MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN · PI DAHMS, NANCY M. · 1997 to 2023
$9.8M
Synaptic Organizers: Dynamic Regulation of Trans-synaptic BridgesR01MH077303 · NIMH · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MED BR GALVESTON · PI Gabrielle Rudenko · 2006 to 2026
$8.2M
Structure-Function Relationship Studies of the Plasma Lipid Transfer Proteins CETP and PLTPR01HL115153 · NHLBI · UNIVERSITY OF CALIF-LAWRENC BERKELEY LAB · PI REN, GANG · 2012 to 2021
$3.9M
U-RISE at UC MercedT34GM145511 · NIGMS · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, MERCED · PI MICHELE Kiyoko NISHIGUCHI, Rudy M Ortiz · 2022 to 2026
$1.6M
Lipoprotein Structure and Function by Individual Particle Electron TomographyR01GM104427 · NIGMS · UNIVERSITY OF CALIF-LAWRENC BERKELEY LAB · PI REN, GANG · 2013 to 2016
$1.3M
DOE | SC | Basic Energy Sciences (BES) DE-AC02-05CH11231National Science Foundation (NSF) ACI-2019144National Science Foundation (NSF) BIO250121National Science Foundation (NSF) DMR-1933487National Science Foundation (NSF) DMR-2534247National Science Foundation (NSF) HRD-1547848National Science Foundation (NSF) HRD-2112675NHLBI NIH HHS R01 HL115153NIDDK NIH HHS R01 DK042667NIGMS NIH HHS R01 GM104427NIGMS NIH HHS T34 GM145511NIMH NIH HHS R01 MH077303U.S. Department of Health & Human Services | National Institutes of Health (NIH) 5T34GM145511U.S. Department of Health & Human Services | National Institutes of Health (NIH) R01DK042667U.S. Department of Health & Human Services | National Institutes of Health (NIH) R01GM104427U.S. Department of Health & Human Services | National Institutes of Health (NIH) R01HL115153U.S. Department of Health & Human Services | National Institutes of Health (NIH) R01MH077303
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The rational design of porous frameworks with tunable pore dimensions and chemical functionalities is a critical step toward their implementation in diverse applications. While traditional porous materials are typically constructed from abiotic components, there is increasing interest in employing biologically derived building blocks (e.g., peptides and proteins) that offer unmatched structural and functional diversity. Here, we report the construction of crystalline mesoporous frameworks that are self-assembled from amphiphilic collagen-mimetic peptides. Comprehensive structural characterization via microscopy, spectroscopy, and computational techniques provides insights into the assembly packing model, in which hexagonally packed channels are interconnected by antiparallel-aligned collagen triple helices via hydrophobic and electrostatic interactions. Lastly, we demonstrate the functional potential of aCMP frameworks through the encapsulation of various molecular guests, including doxorubicin, an anti-cancer drug. Overall, this work establishes a class of mesoporous frameworks, derived from synthetically engineerable peptide conjugates, marking a significant step forward in broadening the architectural scope and application potential of peptide-based materials.

Indexed as

BiomimeticsCollagenPeptidesProtein EngineeringCryoelectron MicroscopyHydrophobic and Hydrophilic InteractionsLipidsMolecular Dynamics SimulationPorosityCollagenLipidsPeptides

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PMID42140899
PMCPMC13388958

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