Physical Methods for Inorganic Biochemistry

Physical Methods for Inorganic Biochemistry by John R. Wright, Wayne A. Hendrickson, Shigemasa Osaki, Gordon T. James.

This volume is intended for students and professionals in diverse areas of the biological and biochemical sciences. It is oriented to those who are unfamiliar with the use of physical methods in studies of the biological elements. We hope the reader will find the material a helpful reference for oth...

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Main Authors: Wright, John R. (Author), Hendrickson, Wayne A. (Author), Osaki, Shigemasa (Author), James, Gordon T. (Author)
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Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer US : Imprint: Springer, 1986.
Edition:1st ed. 1986.
Series:Biochemistry of the Elements ; 5
Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Pharmacology.
Biochemistry.
Physical chemistry.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 1.1 Physical Methods
  • 1.2 Probable Future Trends in Physical Instrumentation
  • References
  • 2. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (Nmr)
  • 2.1 The Phenomenon
  • 2.2 Multinuclear Nmr
  • 2.3 Nmr Phenomena Related to Molecular Structure
  • 2.4 Instrument Characteristics
  • 2.5 Sample Manipulation (Two-Way Communication)
  • 2.6 Biological Considerations
  • References
  • Appendix A: Correlation Nmr
  • Appendix B: Mathematical Symbols Used in Chapter 2
  • 3. Nuclear Quadrupole Resonance (Nqr)
  • 3.1 Properties of Nqr
  • 3.2 Relationship to Mössbauer, Esr, and Nmr Spectroscopy
  • 3.3 Instrumentation
  • 3.4 Applications
  • References
  • 4. Mössbauer Spectroscopy
  • 4.1 Instrumentation
  • 4.2 Conversion Electron Detection
  • 4.3 Sample Considerations
  • 4.4 Mössbauer Effect and the Chemical Environment
  • 4.5 Biological Applications of 57Fe
  • 4.6 Mössbauer Isotopes Other than 57Fe
  • 4.7 Mössbauer Emission Spectra
  • 4.8 Bragg Scattering Effects
  • References
  • 5. Electron Spin Resonance (Esr)
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Theory
  • 5.3 Esr Instrumentation
  • 5.4 Applications
  • References
  • 6. X-ray Diffraction Methods for the Analysis of Metalloproteins
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Theoretical Basis
  • 6.3 Experimental Procedures
  • 6.4 Structural Analysis
  • 6.5 Applications
  • References
  • 7. Electron Energy Levels: Electron Spectroscopy and Related Methods
  • 7.1 Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis (ESCA) and Ultraviolet Photoelectron Spectroscopy (UPS)
  • 7.2 Auger (Secondary Electron) Spectroscopy
  • References
  • 8. Laser Applications: Resonance Raman (RR) Spectroscopy and Related Methods
  • 8.1 Perspective
  • 8.2 Resonance Raman (RR) Spectroscopy
  • 8.3 Sample Considerations
  • 8.4 Symmetry and the Intensity of Vibrational Absorptions
  • 8.5 Vibrational Energy Levels
  • 8.6 Applications
  • 8.7 Newer Methods Which Minimize Fluorescence Interference
  • References
  • 9. Circular Dichroism (CD) and Magnetic Circular Dichroism (MCD)
  • 9.1 The Relationship between ORD, CD, MORD, and MCD
  • 9.2 Sample Considerations
  • 9.3 Effects Observed in MCD Spectra
  • 9.4 Biochemical Applications
  • References
  • 10. Kinetic Methods
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Methods
  • 10.3 Applications
  • References
  • 11. Bioinorganic Topochemistry: Microprobe Methods of Analysis
  • 11.1 Electron Probe Microanalysis
  • 11.2 Ion, Laser, and Proton Microprobe Analysis of Elements
  • References
  • 12. Neutron Activation Analysis
  • 12.1 Introduction
  • 12.2 Applications and Examples of Neutron Activation
  • References.

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