GFP Model Progress

This weekend I build the wireframe for my protein project (see left). It looks much better in person than in the picture, but still needs some added volume around the wires to give it more form. I plan to do this with silicone I got from Home Depot. Silicone is the rubber-like material that is typically used as a sealant for tiles. I found that silicone is easy to apply and sculpt, but maintains its shape if left alone.

Right is the structure of one of the chains of GFP (PDB ID: 1gfl). The general shape looks similar to the wire model. Something I noticed, though, is that the model has the opposite orientation for the helix. Oops! I suspect that this detail will not significantly interfere with the intention of the composition. Time permitting, I may correct the orientation in the future.

Today, I am planning on visiting Home Depot again to obtain more silicon and some paints.

 

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