R. L. Koder

Protein Dynamics Govern the Oxyferrous State Lifetime of an Artificial Oxygen Transport Protein

This paper shows that reducing protein dynamics in an artificial oxygen transport protein increases the oxyferrous state lifetime by limiting water penetration into the core.

Elastin Recoil is Driven by the Hydrophobic Effect

This study identifies the hydrophobic effect as the primary driver of elastin recoil, distinguishing it from rubber-like entropy-driven elasticity.

Design of a Minimal di-Nickel Hydrogenase Peptide

The paper designs a minimal di-nickel hydrogenase peptide capable of producing molecular hydrogen from protons under various conditions, suggesting early enzymes evolved from simple peptides.

Oxidation-reduction and photophysical properties of isomeric forms of Safranin

The paper identifies two isomers of Safranin O in commercial preparations and characterizes their electrochemical and photophysical properties.