Force-induced unfolding versus unbinding of a cellulosomal carbohydrate-binding module from cellulose interface
Kolattukudy Poulose Santo, Ryan P. Murphy, Markus Hackl, Tong Zhong, Shishir P. S. Chundawat, Alexander V. Neimark
This study investigates how mechanical pulling affects the unbinding of a cellulosomal carbohydrate-binding module from cellulose using simulations and experiments, showing that pulling orientation significantly impacts unfolding and unbinding dynamics.
bioRxiv · Oct 19, 2026 · PreprintBiophysics