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Neutron Scattering Studies of the Dynamics of Biopolymer-Water Systems Using Pulsed-Source Spectrometers

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Neutrons in Biology

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Energy-resolving neutron scattering techniques provide spatiotemporal data suitable for testing and refining analytical models or computer simulations of a variety of dynamical processes in biomolecular systems. This paper reviews experimental work on hydrated biopolymers at ISIS, the UK Pulsed Neutron Facility. Following an outline of basic concepts and a summary of the new instrumental capabilities, the progress made is illustrated by results from recent experiments in two areas: quasi-elastic scattering from highly hydrated polysaccharide gels (agarose and hyaluronate), and inelastic scattering from vibrational modes of slightly hydrated collagen fibers.

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Middendorf, H.D., Miller, A. (1996). Neutron Scattering Studies of the Dynamics of Biopolymer-Water Systems Using Pulsed-Source Spectrometers. In: Schoenborn, B.P., Knott, R.B. (eds) Neutrons in Biology. Basic Life Sciences, vol 64. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-5847-7_22

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