According to the properties of the interactions between the thermal hystere
sis proteins (THPs) and an ice crystal surface in the THP solution, we pres
ent a kinetic theory of the adsorption of thermal hysteresis proteins on th
e ice crystal surface. The thermal hysteresis activities of the THP solutio
ns are given. The cooperative properties in the adsorption process of the T
HPs on the ice crystal surface are discussed. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V
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