Enkephalin conformation in solution: a perspective from vibrational spectroscopic studies.

V Renugopalakrishnan; T W Collette; L A Carreira; R S Rapaka

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Enkephalin conformation in solution: a perspective from vibrational spectroscopic studies.

V Renugopalakrishnan·T W Collette·L A Carreira·R S Rapaka

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Enkephalin, Leucine Enkephalin, Methionine Enkephalins Models, Molecular Protein Conformation Solutions Spectrophotometry, Infrared Spectrum Analysis, Raman Structure-Activity Relationship Vibration Comparative Study Journal Article Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

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V Renugopalakrishnan, T W Collette, L A Carreira, R S Rapaka. 1986. Enkephalin conformation in solution: a perspective from vibrational spectroscopic studies.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3093873/

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