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  1. hydrophobinnoun

    Any of a class of small, cysteine-rich proteins that are expressed only by filamentous fungi, known for their capability of forming a hydrophobic coating on the surface of an object.

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  1. Hydrophobin

    Hydrophobins are a group of small cysteine-rich proteins that are expressed only by filamentous fungi. They are known for their ability to form a hydrophobic coating on the surface of an object. They were first discovered and separated in Schizophyllum commune in 1991. Based on differences in hydropathy patterns and biophysical properties, they can be divided into two categories: class I and class II. Hydrophobins can self-assemble into a monolayer on hydrophobic:hydrophilic interfaces such as an water:air interface. Class I monolayer contains the same core structure as amyloid fibrils, and is positive to Congo red and thioflavin T. The monolayer formed by class I hydrophobins has a highly ordered structure, and can only be dissociated by concentrated trifluoroacetate or formic acid. Fungi make complex aerial structures and spores even in aqueous environments. Hydrophobins have been identified in ascomycetes and basidiomycetes; whether they exist in other groups is not known. Hydrophobins are generally found on the outer surface of conidia and of the hyphal wall, and may be involved in mediating contact and communication between the fungus and its environment. Some family members contain multiple copies of the domain.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of hydrophobin in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of hydrophobin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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