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Dynamical Transition in Hydrated Biomolecules, Native and Denatured

Journal Article · · Journal of Biological Physics
We use elastic neutron scattering to demonstrate that a sharp increase in the mean-squared atomic displacements, commonly observed in hydrated proteins above 200 K and often referred to as the dynamical transition, is present in the hydrated state of both native and denatured lysozyme. A direct comparison of the native and denatured protein thus confirms that the presence of the transition in the mean-squared atomic displacements is not specific to biologically functional molecules.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL); Spallation Neutron Source
Sponsoring Organization:
SC USDOE - Office of Science (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
979216
Journal Information:
Journal of Biological Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Biological Physics Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 36
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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