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The distance measurement method based on Fourier deconvolution of dipolar coupling in spin-labeled EPR spectra provides a new way of examining the structure and function of biological macromolecules. In this chapter, we describe a new approach that has been developed for effective and reasonably accurate data analysis, followed by discussions of several successful applications to interesting biological problems on membrane-associated proteins. This method of EPR spectroscopic ruler has emerged as a powerful tool to investigate the functions of membrane-associated proteins.
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Xiao, W., Shin, YK. (2002). EPR Spectroscopic Ruler: the Method and its Applications. In: Berliner, L.J., Eaton, G.R., Eaton, S.S. (eds) Distance Measurements in Biological Systems by EPR. Biological Magnetic Resonance, vol 19. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47109-4_5
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