Simulation of force spectroscopy experiments on galacturonic acid oligomers.

Pectins, forming a matrix for cellulose and hemicellulose, determine the mechanics of plant cell walls. They undergo salient structural changes during their development. In the presence of divalent cations, usually calcium, pectins can form gel-like structures. Because of their importance they have...

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Main Authors: Justyna Cybulska, Agnieszka Brzyska, Artur Zdunek, Krzysztof Woliński
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4168238?pdf=render