@article{2977798,
    title = "X-ray diffraction studies of a silkmoth chorion",
    author = "Hamodrakas, S.J. and Paulson, J.R. and Rodakis, G.C. and Kafatos, F.C.",
    journal = "INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES",
    year = "1983",
    volume = "5",
    number = "3",
    pages = "149-153",
    issn = "0141-8130",
    doi = "10.1016/0141-8130(83)90029-6",
    abstract = "High- and low-angle diffraction studies have been performed on mature chorion (eggshell) of the silkmoth, Antheraea polyphemus. The results confirm the prevalence of β-sheet structure, previously suggested by predictions based on known primary structure and by results of laser Raman spectroscopy. The patterns obtained with different irradiation geometries suggest that a significant proportion of β-sheets are stacked and oriented with respect to the chorion surface and the ultrastructurally evident fibrillar components. Strong similarities are evident with the organization of β-sheets in chicken scale keratin. © 1983."
}