FTIR spectroscopy: The detection of individual chemical groups in complex biomolecules

Kenneth J. Rothschild, Mark S. Braiman, Olaf Bousché, Yi Wu He, Willem J. De Grip

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Abstract

Recent advances in FTIR spectroscopy provide the basis for investigating the role of individual chemical groups in the functional mechanisms of large biomolecules. Vibrations from these groups can be identified in FTIR difference spectra and, in some cases, in the total absorption spectra of biomolecules. Examples are given for two membrane proteins, rhodopsin and bacteriorhodopsin.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)44-48
Number of pages5
JournalProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume1057
DOIs
StatePublished - May 8 1989
Externally publishedYes
EventBiomolecular Spectroscopy 1989 - Los Angeles, United States
Duration: Jan 15 1989Jan 20 1989

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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