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Record Nr.

UNINA9910254058003321

Autore

Cohen Sharona

Titolo

Single-Molecule Fluorescence Spectroscopy of the Folding of a Repeat Protein / / by Sharona Cohen

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016

ISBN

3-319-09558-7

Edizione

[1st ed. 2016.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (70 p.)

Collana

Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research, , 2190-5053

Disciplina

543.56

Soggetti

Bioorganic chemistry

Spectroscopy

Biophysics

Biological physics

Bioorganic Chemistry

Spectroscopy/Spectrometry

Biological and Medical Physics, Biophysics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Abstract -- Introduction -- Methods -- Results -- Discussion -- Summary and Future Plans.

Sommario/riassunto

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.