Two-dimensional spectroscopy is being used to address core scientific questions in biology and materials science
Two-dimensional spectroscopy is a powerful tool for extracting structural and dynamic
information from a wide range of chemical systems. We provide a brief overview of the ways …
information from a wide range of chemical systems. We provide a brief overview of the ways …
Vibrational approach to the dynamics and structure of protein amyloids
H Li, R Lantz, D Du - Molecules, 2019 - mdpi.com
Amyloid diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and
Parkinson's, are linked to a poorly understood progression of protein misfolding and …
Parkinson's, are linked to a poorly understood progression of protein misfolding and …
Neurotoxic amyloidogenic peptides in the proteome of SARS-COV2: potential implications for neurological symptoms in COVID-19
COVID-19 is primarily known as a respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. However,
neurological symptoms such as memory loss, sensory confusion, severe headaches, and …
neurological symptoms such as memory loss, sensory confusion, severe headaches, and …
β-Bracelets: Macrocyclic Cross-β Epitope Mimics Based on a Tau Conformational Strain
BH Rajewski, KM Makwana, IJ Angera… - Journal of the …, 2023 - ACS Publications
The aggregation of misfolded tau into neurotoxic fibrils is linked to the progression of
Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related tauopathies. Disease-associated conformations of …
Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related tauopathies. Disease-associated conformations of …
Label-free vibrational imaging of different Aβ plaque types in Alzheimer's disease reveals sequential events in plaque development
D Röhr, BDC Boon, M Schuler, K Kremer… - Acta neuropathologica …, 2020 - Springer
The neuropathology of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by hyperphosphorylated
tau neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) and amyloid-beta (Aβ) plaques. Aβ plaques are …
tau neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) and amyloid-beta (Aβ) plaques. Aβ plaques are …
Amyloid found in human cataracts with two-dimensional infrared spectroscopy
UV light and other factors damage crystallin proteins in the eye lens, resulting in cataracts
that scatter light and affect vision. Little information exists about protein structures within …
that scatter light and affect vision. Little information exists about protein structures within …
Shot-to-shot 2D IR spectroscopy at 100 kHz using a Yb laser and custom-designed electronics
The majority of 2D IR spectrometers operate at 1-10 kHz using Ti: Sapphire laser
technology. We report a 2D IR spectrometer designed around Yb: KGW laser technology …
technology. We report a 2D IR spectrometer designed around Yb: KGW laser technology …
Trifluoroethanol and the behavior of a tardigrade desiccation‐tolerance protein
Abstract The cosolvent 2, 2, 2‐trifluoroethanol (TFE) is often used to mimic protein
desiccation. We assessed the effects of TFE on cytosolic abundant heat soluble protein D …
desiccation. We assessed the effects of TFE on cytosolic abundant heat soluble protein D …
Secondary structure and stability of a gel‐forming tardigrade desiccation‐tolerance protein
Protein‐based pharmaceuticals are increasingly important, but their inherent instability
necessitates a “cold chain” requiring costly refrigeration during production, shipment, and …
necessitates a “cold chain” requiring costly refrigeration during production, shipment, and …
Using 2D-IR Spectroscopy to Measure the Structure, Dynamics, and Intermolecular Interactions of Proteins in H2O
NT Hunt - Accounts of Chemical Research, 2024 - ACS Publications
Conspectus Infrared (IR) spectroscopy probes molecular structure at the level of the
chemical bond or functional group. In the case of proteins, the most informative band in the …
chemical bond or functional group. In the case of proteins, the most informative band in the …