Synchrotron radiation circular dichroism spectroscopy reveals that gold and silver nanoparticles modify the secondary structure of a lung surfactant protein B analogue
Alison Buckley, James A. Warren, Rohanah Hussain, Rachel Smith
Abstract
structure and thus potentially adversely impact the physiological function of the lung, however, further studies are necessary to confirm this.
Topics & Concepts
Circular dichroismSynchrotron radiationPulmonary surfactantNanoparticleMaterials scienceSpectroscopySilver nanoparticleColloidal goldSynchrotronCrystallographyNanotechnologyChemistryOpticsPhysicsBiochemistryQuantum mechanicsHemoglobin structure and functionNanoparticle-Based Drug DeliverySurfactants and Colloidal Systems