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wteague

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dissolving proteins
« on: June 30, 2005, 03:57:48 PM »
I understand that spider webs are proteins.   What are some ways of dissolving proteins, even if this involves breaking down the proteins into shorter polypeptides or to amino acids?
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Re:dissolving proteins
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2005, 04:31:33 AM »
acid/alkali hydrolysis should be able to break down the peptide linkage.

If spider web is structured in a manner such that the peptide linkages are hidden within and inert groups are projected outwards, then spider web will be resistant to acid/alkali hydrolysis.
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Re:dissolving proteins
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2005, 09:35:01 AM »
Your body uses enzymes such as pepsin, and trypsin.  I don't suppose you could just physically tear down these webs?
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