| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of spectroscopy and spectrometry |
| Editors | John C. Lindon, George E. Tranter, David W. Koppenaal |
| Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | 495-502 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Volume | 4 |
| Edition | 3rd |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780128032244 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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.
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