The "trinitatis" series
E. Meyer - 2000
A search of data bases revealed striking, improbable occurrences of repeat amino acids in proteins. An especially appealing structure is the Human T-Cell Leukemia Virus Type II Matrix Protein (buried knot; 1AG8), which contains a Cys-Cys-Cys trimer buried in the interior of the protein.
Cf. "WWWWhy does Nature Stutter?", Edgar F. Meyer & W. John Tollett, Jr. (2001),
Acta Cryst D57, 181-186.
This cysteine tripeptide was modeled and sculpted in the "trinitatis" series, using Texas white oak, Texas pecan, bird's eye maple, soft maple, and cherry. Experimenting with pre- and post-machining treatment of wood, several pieces were treated with ACRYLOID B-72 dissolved in acetone. A 2-inch plank of dry, native white oak was sculpted and then soaked several times (with slow drying); a small amount of checking occurred but was internally stabilized by further treatment.
Pieces below were finished and lightly sanded,
then waxed and polished.
Sizes are given in inches (1 inch = 2.54cm)
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T0 - Texas Pecan - 8.1 x 5.4 x 1.8" |
T2 - Texas Pecan - 8.3 x 4.6 x 1.5" |
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| T3 - cherry - 7.5 x 3.3 x 1.2" | T4 - White Oak - 9.4 x 5.6 x 2" |
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T5 - maple - 5.6 x 4.6 x 2" |
T6 - White Oak - 4.2 x 5.4 x 1.9" |
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| T1 - bird's eye maple - 5.5 x 4.7 x 2" |
Phe180 - 5.5 x 3.4 x 1" |
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Texas white oak - 9 x 7.5 x 2" - 3S15 - for Dominic - 13.5.2001 |
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| Birds-eye maple - 6 x 5.5 x 2" 3S17 - B.P. |
This material is based upon work supported in part by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 9974723
Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or
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