Quantitatively Determining the Orientation and Conformation of Proteins in Single Silk Fibers with ATR IR Spectroscopy

27 Jun 2016

This application note describes a method using Specac’s Golden Gate ATR Accessory to analyze the orientation and conformation of proteins in silk from the silkworm Bombyx mori. This overall method involves three different methods where the fiber is analyzed from different perspectives.

Golden Gate® diamond ATR

Specac Ltd

The Golden Gate® is a robust option for demanding single-reflection ATR applications. It features a brazed diamond ATR crystal and a signature “Golden Gate” sample loading bridge. More advanced top-plate assemblies are available for in-situ, high- and low-temperature work.

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