The patent titled "SELF-ASSEMBLY AND MINERALIZATION OF PEPTIDE-AMPHIPHILE NANOFIBERS" was filed on November 14, 2002, and granted on February 17, 2009. It was assigned to Northwestern University. The invention involves the self-assembly of peptide-amphiphile compositions into nanostructures, which can then undergo mineralization. The patent includes 13 claims and 10 drawings. The inventors are Samuel I. Stupp, Jeffrey D. Hartgerink, and Elia Beniash. The patent references numerous prior art documents, including other patents and scientific publications, which cover various aspects of peptide-amphiphile self-assembly, mineralization, and related applications in materials science and biotechnology. The patent also discusses the use of these nanofibers in tissue engineering, drug delivery, and other biomedical applications. The abstract highlights the ability of peptide-amphiphile compositions to self-assemble into useful nanostructures. The patent includes a detailed description of the self-assembly process, the resulting nanostructures, and their potential applications. The invention is related to the development of new materials with unique properties, such as the ability to self-assemble and mineralize, which could have applications in various fields, including medicine and materials science. The patent also references several scientific studies and publications that support the development and application of peptide-amphiphile nanofibers.The patent titled "SELF-ASSEMBLY AND MINERALIZATION OF PEPTIDE-AMPHIPHILE NANOFIBERS" was filed on November 14, 2002, and granted on February 17, 2009. It was assigned to Northwestern University. The invention involves the self-assembly of peptide-amphiphile compositions into nanostructures, which can then undergo mineralization. The patent includes 13 claims and 10 drawings. The inventors are Samuel I. Stupp, Jeffrey D. Hartgerink, and Elia Beniash. The patent references numerous prior art documents, including other patents and scientific publications, which cover various aspects of peptide-amphiphile self-assembly, mineralization, and related applications in materials science and biotechnology. The patent also discusses the use of these nanofibers in tissue engineering, drug delivery, and other biomedical applications. The abstract highlights the ability of peptide-amphiphile compositions to self-assemble into useful nanostructures. The patent includes a detailed description of the self-assembly process, the resulting nanostructures, and their potential applications. The invention is related to the development of new materials with unique properties, such as the ability to self-assemble and mineralize, which could have applications in various fields, including medicine and materials science. The patent also references several scientific studies and publications that support the development and application of peptide-amphiphile nanofibers.