Abstract
The helix-forming character of a model decapeptide, L4PL 4K, is determined in the absence of solvent using ion mobility mass spectrometry, electron capture dissociation and molecular mechanics simulations. Unusual ECD fragmentation patterns dominated by b ions are attributed to helix formation upon electron capture and as a signature of conformational dynamics. © 2014 The Royal Society of Chemistry.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 198-200 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 7 Jan 2014 |
Keywords
- electron-capture dissociation
- charged protein cations
- tryptic peptides
- in-vacuo
- spectra
- ions