A comparison of resolution-enhancement methods in saturation-transfer EPR. 15N isotopically substituted spin labels and 35 GHz high-frequency operation

Biophys J. 1982 Feb;37(2):563-7. doi: 10.1016/s0006-3495(82)84700-0.

Abstract

The use of (15)N isotopic substitution and 35 GHz (Q-band) operation as resolution enhancement methods in saturation-transfer electron paramagnetic resonance (ST-EPR) are compared. We find that both methods offer roughly comparable enhancements in ST-EPR resolution. The most powerful approach to resolving complex ST-EPR spectral behavior, however, will probably be the combined use of multiple-frequency X- and Q-band operation with (15)N isotopically substituted spin labels.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy / methods*
  • Nitrogen Isotopes*
  • Spin Labels
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Nitrogen Isotopes
  • Spin Labels