Hydrogel (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Hydrophobic dimers of self-assembling multidomain peptides, each with the amino acid sequence of K2(SL)6K2, form a hydrogel that turns out to have a host of therapeutic properties, according to Rice University scientists. Credit Hartgerink Research Group/Rice University Usage Restrictions For news reporting purposes only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.