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Proton Magnetic Resonance and the Helix–Coil Transition

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The molecular weight of polypeptides has a marked effect on the nuclear magnetic resonance manifestation of the helix–coil transition. The technique can be used for absolute determinations of helix contents and compared with optical rotatory dispersion data.

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    E. M. BRADBURY, C. CRANE-ROBINSON, H. GOLDMAN & H. W. E. RATTLE

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BRADBURY, E., CRANE-ROBINSON, C., GOLDMAN, H. et al. Proton Magnetic Resonance and the Helix–Coil Transition. Nature 217, 812–816 (1968). https://doi.org/10.1038/217812a0

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