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Towards a sustainable bioeconomy

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Towards a sustainable bioeconomy

Prof. Dieter Willbold | HHU Düsseldorf | Physical Biology

Research topics and profile (related to bioeconomy)

The function of each cell and each organism decisively depends on the dynamic interactions between biological macromolecules and on their correct three-dimensional structure. Faulty interaction and incorrectly folded structures eventually lead to diseases and ageing. Our aim is to understand these interactions and to determine the three-dimensional structure of the protein complexes involved in decisive cellular processes - if possible, in atomic resolution.

Contributions to BioSC

We use atomic resolution methods like x-ray crystallography, NMR spectroscopy, molecular dynamics simulation and cryo electron microscopy. In addition, we apply all available methods for quantitative characterization of interactions, like ITC, BLI, SPR and switch SENSE.

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