Solid-state NMR - a complementary technique for protein framework characterization

Chem Commun (Camb). 2023 Jan 17;59(6):776-779. doi: 10.1039/d2cc05725e.

Abstract

Protein frameworks are an emerging class of biomaterial with medical and technological applications. Frameworks are studied mainly by X-ray diffraction or scattering techniques. Complementary strategies are required. Here, we report solid-state NMR analyses of a microcrystalline protein-macrocycle framework and the rehydrated freeze-dried protein. This methodology may aid the characterization of low-crystallinity frameworks.

MeSH terms

  • Freezing
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / methods
  • Proteins*
  • X-Ray Diffraction

Substances

  • Proteins