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Abstract

Methods which utilize a self-assembled structure formed of a plurality of peptides being of from 2 to 6 amino acids in length, and comprising at least one aromatic amino acid residue, wherein the self-assembled structure is capable of interacting with oxygen, are provided herewith. The methods may be for controlling (e.g., reducing) a concentration of free oxygen in an environment, and/or for transporting oxygen from a first environment to a second environment. Further described herein is a self-assembled structure as described herein having oxygen interacted therewith. Further described herein is a composition comprising the self-assembled structure and substance which is oxygen-sensitive and/or participates in an oxygen-sensitive reaction incorporated in the self-assembled structure, systems comprising such a composition and methods employing the composition or system. Further described herein are articles-of-manufacturing comprising any of the self-assembled structures or compositions as described herein and an oxygen-sensitive substance and uses thereof.

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