High-resolution vibrational neutron spectra of collagen

J. Bradshaw, A. Miller, S. T. Robertson, H. D. Middendorf

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Abstract

High-resolution vibrational spectra of oriented D2O-exchanged collagen fibres at 20 and 110 K have been measured using the pulsed-neutron spectrometer TFXA at ISIS. Numerous bands between 20 and 3800 cm-1 show a level of fine structure approaching that of optical spectra. The principal features of the spectra observed are discussed in the context of recent work on collagen and related triple-helical polypeptides, and some tentative assignments are made.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)766-778
Number of pages13
JournalPhysica B: Physics of Condensed Matter
Volume180-181
Issue numberPART 2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Jun 1992

Funding

The authors wish to acknowledge financial support from the NBRC, and technical support from the staff of ILL. We would like to thank J. Tomkinson for much help and advice. This work was supported by the UK Science and Engineering Research Council.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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