Τίτλος:
X-ray diffraction studies of a silkmoth chorion
Γλώσσες Τεκμηρίου:
Αγγλικά
Περίληψη:
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.
Συγγραφείς:
Hamodrakas, S.J.
Paulson, J.R.
Rodakis, G.C.
Kafatos, F.C.
Περιοδικό:
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
DOI:
10.1016/0141-8130(83)90029-6
