Single-Molecule Fluorescence Spectroscopy of the Folding of a Repeat Protein

von Sharona Cohen

59 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

In this thesis single-molecule fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) spectroscopy was used to study the folding of a protein that belongs to the large and important family of repeat proteins. Cohen shows that the dynamics of the expanded conformations is likely to be very fast, suggesting a spring-like motion of the whole chain. The findings shed new light on the elasticity of structure in repeat proteins, which is related to their function in binding multiple and disparate partners. This concise research summary provides useful insights for students beginning a PhD in this or a related area, and researchers entering this field.

• Reihe: Springer Theses
• Themen: Mathematik und Naturwissenschaften Chemie Organische Chemie
• ISBN: 9783319095578
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 02.11.2015
• Größe: 23.5 x 15.5 cm
• Verlag: Springer International Publishing