Downstream processing of Class II hydrophobins for the production of stable hydrophobin powders KU Leuven
Hydrophobins (HFBs) are cysteine-rich, low molecular weight proteins produced by some filamentous fungi. HFBs are considered as the strongest surface active proteins from microbial origin and exhibit unique physicochemical properties. For example, hydrophobins can change the polarity of surfaces. They self-assemble at hydrophobic-hydrophilic interfaces forming an amphiphilic membrane and reduce the surface tension of water. Hydrophobins are ...