UV-visible absorption spectroscopy, biomacromolecular applications

Alison Rodger*, Karen Sanders

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Abstract

The absorption of UV-visible light by biomacromolecules provides important insights into the molecular nature, behaviour and processes, including intra- and intermolecular interactions. Moreover, it is one of the primary means of assessing the concentration of biomolecular solutions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of spectroscopy and spectrometry
EditorsJohn C. Lindon, George E. Tranter, David W. Koppenaal
Place of PublicationUnited Kingdom
PublisherElsevier
Pages495-502
Number of pages8
Volume4
Edition3rd
ISBN (Print)9780128032244
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Published as "Biomacromolecular applications of UV-visible absorption spectroscopy" in Encyclopedia of Spectroscopy and Spectrometry, (2000) and (2010).

Keywords

  • Absorption
  • Binding
  • Biomacromolecule
  • Chromophore
  • Concentration
  • Folding
  • Linear dichroism
  • Nucleic acid
  • Polarisation
  • Protein
  • Titration
  • Ultra violet
  • UV-visible

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