(Lipoprotein (a) or Lp (a) is a molecule composed of protein and fat that is found in blood plasma and is very similar to LDL cholesterol, but is even more dangerous as it has an additional molecule of adhesive protein called apolioprotein (a), which renders Lp (a) more capable of attaching to blood vessel walls.) (whfoods.org)
High strength underwater bonding with polymer mimics of mussel adhesive proteins. (sciencenews.org)
In one recent study, Wilker created an artificial adhesive protein that mimics the natural protein elastin. (sciencenews.org)