Archives: Smycken
Alzheimer beta-amyloid (1-42)
Pendant of Alzheimer beta-amyloid (1-42) in 1.2 mm silver wire.
The accumulation of the protein beta-amyloid in the cerebral cortex is associated with Alzheimer's disease. Beta-amyloid is produced by cleavage of an amyloid precursor protein. The cleavage yields a number of peptides, ranging from 36 to 43 amino acids in length.
Testosterone
Pendant of testosterone in 1.2 mm silver wire with O atoms as silver balls.
It’s the primary male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid.
Earrings showing laserpulses
Silver ear rings inspired by the Nobel Prize 2018 in physics. A short laser pulse, stretched in time, amplified and squeezed together again.
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2018 was awarded to Gérard Mourou and Donna Strickland “for their method of generating high-intensity, ultra-short optical pulses.”
Laser pulse
Silver necklace inspired by the Nobel Prize 2018 in physics. A short laser pulse, stretched in time, amplified and squeezed together again.
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2018 was awarded to Gérard Mourou and Donna Strickland “for their method of generating high-intensity, ultra-short optical pulses.”
Protein L
Pendant of a Protein L domain in 1.2 mm silver wire.
Protein L is a protein found in the cell wall of the bacteria Peptostreptococcus magnus. It's an immunoglobulin-binding protein.
Protein A
Pendant of a Protein A domain in 1.2 mm silver wire.
Protein A is a protein found in the cell wall of the bacteria Staphylicoccus areus. The protein is composed of five homologous domains that fold into a three-helix bundle. Each domain is able to bind immunoglobulins.
Adrenaline
Pendant of adrenaline in 1.2 mm silver wire with the OH groups as gold balls.
Adrenalin is a hormone and neurotransmitter. It plays an important role in the fight-or-flight response.
Oxytocin earrings in silver
Earrings of oxytocin in 1.2mm silverwire.
Oxytocin is a feel-good hormone.
Oxytocin in silver
Pendant of oxytocin in 1.2 mm silverwire.
Oxytocin is a peptide hormone and normally produced by the hypothalamus. It is released during physical contact, hugs, sex, childbirth and breastfeeding. It's a feel-good hormone and is usually called the "Love hormone."
Mugwort allergen necklace in silver
Pendant of the mugwort allergen Art v4 in 1.2 mm silver wire.
Art v4 is a protein from the aromatic plant Artemisia vulgaris. The mugwort allergen is in the air from July to early September. Because of cross-allergy, mugwort allergic people can respond to dandelion and daisy.