Amyloid and amyloid-like structures

US7851434B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• THE PROVOST, FELLOWS AND SCHOLARS OF THE COLLEGE OF THE HOLY AND UNDIVIDED TRINITY OF QUEEN ELIZABETH NEAR DUBLIN · IE

Inventors

• Suzanne P. Jarvis · Tsukuba, JP
• Anika S. Mostaert · Dublin, IE

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 13, 2007
• Grant date: Dec 14, 2010
• Expiry date: Mar 15, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C09K3/10
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The present invention describes a methods, uses, compositions such as adhesive, sealants and coatings, scaffold material, composite material, all comprising amyloid-like materials such as fibrils, in particular those made from fruit or vegetable proteins. The amyloid-like materials impart good mechanical strength to the materials in which it is employed. Inhibition of amyloid formation is also described.