An infrared reflection-absorption spectroscopy study of the secondary structure in (KL(sub)4)(sub)4K, a therapeutic agent for respiratory distress syndrome, in aqueous monolayers with phospholipids

Authors :: Cai, Peng
Flach, Carol R.
Mendelsohn, Richard
Source :: Biochemistry. August 12, 2003, Vol. 42 Issue 31, 9446-9452
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Infrared reflection-absorption spectroscopy reveals that secondary structure of the pulmonary surfactant protein's peptide mimic, KL(sub)4, in lipid monolayers is dependent on lipid composition, charge, and surface pressure.

Subjects :: Peptides -- Analysis
Infrared spectroscopy -- Methods
Structure-activity relationships (Biochemistry) -- Analysis
Pulmonary surfactant -- Analysis
Biological sciences
Chemistry

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