| abstract |
Provided herein are functional interface mimics (FIMs), which mimic a functional interface of an interface protein. The FIMs comprise at least one peptide and at least one linking moiety, such as a linker or a cross-link. In some embodiments, the FIMs comprise at least two peptides connected by at least one linker. In some embodiments, the FIM is an immunogen. Also provided herein are methods of selected an FIM, and methods of producing an antibody using an FIM. |