Comprehensive studies on the interaction of copper nanoparticles with bovine serum albumin using various spectroscopies.

Authors :: Bhogale, A.
Patel, N.
Mariam, J.
Dongre, P.M.
Miotello, A.
Kothari, D.C.
Source :: Colloids & Surfaces B: Biointerfaces. Jan2014, Vol. 113, p276-284. 9p.
Publication Year :: 2014
Abstract: Highlights: [•] Copper NPs with average size of ∼7.5nm were synthesized. [•] Cu NPs quench the fluorophore of BSA by forming ground state complex in the solution. [•] Binding between Cu NPs and BSA occur spontaneously by involving hydrophobic forces. [•] α-Helicity of the BSA decreases due to the interaction with Cu NPs. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Subjects :: *COPPER
*NANOPARTICLE synthesis
*SERUM albumin
*SPECTRUM analysis
*QUENCHING (Chemistry)
*FLUOROPHORES

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