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Depth of Immersion of Paramagnetic Centers in Biological Systems

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Distance Measurements in Biological Systems by EPR

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The theory of static and dynamic dipole-dipole and exchange spin-spin interactions between radicals and paramagnetic ions is surveyed. Methods of determination of depth of immersion and localization of a paramagnetic center, and the investigation of electrostatic potential around biologically important molecules are described in detail. Advantages and limitations of different methods are discussed. Applications of the methods to paramagnetic centers of enzymes (cytochrome P-450, the primary donor of the photosynthetic reaction center, and flavin-dependent alcohol oxidase) and to nitroxide spin probes in biological and model membranes are reviewed.

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Likhtenshtein, G.I. (2002). Depth of Immersion of Paramagnetic Centers in Biological Systems. In: Berliner, L.J., Eaton, G.R., Eaton, S.S. (eds) Distance Measurements in Biological Systems by EPR. Biological Magnetic Resonance, vol 19. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47109-4_7

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