| Literature DB >> 29744828 |
Jean-Marie Ruysschaert1, Vincent Raussens2.
Abstract
Attenuated total reflection FTIR (ATR-FTIR) has been used for decades to study protein secondary structures. More recently, it reveals also to be an exquisite and sensitive tool to study and discriminate amyloid aggregates. Based on the analysis of specific spectral features of β-sheet structures, we present here a detailed protocol to differentiate oligomers vs. fibrils. This protocol, applicable to all amyloid proteins, demonstrates the power of this inexpensive, rapid, and low protein material-demanding method.Keywords: ATR; Aggregates; Amyloid; FTIR; Fibrils; Oligomers; Structure
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Year: 2018 PMID: 29744828 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-7811-3_3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Methods Mol Biol ISSN: 1064-3745