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Some Quantum Aspects of the Protein Intermolecular Interfaces in Connective Tissue

Kirk C. Hoerman

Chemistry and Physics Division, Dental Department, Naval Medical Research Institute, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland 20014

Aram Y. Balekjian

Chemistry and Physics Division, Dental Department, Naval Medical Research Institute, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland 20014

Philip J. Boyne

Chemistry and Physics Division, Dental Department, Naval Medical Research Institute, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland 20014

Ultraviolet light-induced phosphorescence of collagen and globular protein in connective tissue was analyzed by spectral and kinetic studies. Computer resolution of the lifetimes of phosphorescent excited states of each protein, and their contribution to total luminous flux at zero time, constituted a means of simultaneous assessment of protein changes in cartilage, because of age, and because of regrowth of transplanted bone.

Journal of Dental Research, Vol. 48, No. 5, 661-670 (1969)
DOI: 10.1177/00220345690480050901
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