proteeseilles
Proteeseilles is a term used primarily in speculative biology and certain science-fiction narratives to describe a proposed class of protein-based assemblies that form protective skins around cells, organelles, or biomolecules. In these scenarios, proteeseilles are built from modular peptide units capable of self-assembly into sheet- or shell-like structures that can envelope a target. The assemblies may respond to environmental cues such as pH, temperature, or redox state, allowing dynamic opening and closing of pores to regulate exchange with the surrounding medium.
Although presented as a theoretical construct, proteeseilles are discussed as potential tools for stabilizing enzymes in