National Hellenic Research Foundation (N.H.R.F.)  |   UV-Vis spectroscopy
 
DESCRIPTION

UV-Vis spectroscopic measurements consist one of the most widely used methods for protein quantification. This is due to the fact that the tryptophan and tyrosine (and to a lesser extent the phenylalanine) residues of proteins strongly absorb at 280 nm. Hence, the corresponding absorbance is used for the calculation of protein concentration, based on specific quantification formulas. If the protein sample does not have tryptophan or tyrosine, the concentration can still be easily measured by the absorption at 205 nm in which the peptide bonds are analysed directly (Scopes method). Conformational studies can also be performed under special conditions.

National Hellenic Research Foundation (N.H.R.F.)
LOCATION:   Athens, Greece | http://www.eie.gr/index-en.html
RELEVANT STAFF:   George Mousdis
SERVICE DETAILS:  

The spectroscopic equipment of TPCI/NHRF accessible through the Instruct-EL hub includes a UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometer (Lambda 19 by Perkin Elmer), which is a general-purpose instrument for absorption spectroscopy in the ultraviolet, visible, and near infrared spectral regions. It allows measurement of transmittance and reflectance of diffuse or scattering materials as a function of wavelength. Moreover, the optical scheme consists of a double beam double monochromator configuration, while the useable wavelength range is 250 – 2500 nm with temperature control. UV-Vis spectroscopic services are mainly focused towards protein quantification and concentration determination. Moreover, reflectance measurements of thin films and surfaces is also available.
RELEVANT EQUIPMENT:  
EQUIPMENT UNIT:  
Varioskan Flash by Thermo Fisher Scientific
TYPE:   Microplate reader Vis/UV/Fluorescence/ Luminescence
ADDITIONAL INFO:  
 
LOCATION:   Institute of Chemical Biology- Laboratory of Structural Biology / Instruct-EL hub
DESCRIPTION:   Microplate reader Vis/UV/Fluorescence/ Luminescence
FUNDER:   FP7-REGPOT-2009-1, No245866, "ARCADE"
 
 
 
EQUIPMENT UNIT:  
Lambda 19 by Perkin Elmer
TYPE:   UV-Vis-NIR spectrometer
ADDITIONAL INFO:  
 
LOCATION:   Theoretical and Physical Chemistry Institute / Instruct-EL hub
DESCRIPTION:   Protein structure determination and studies on physicochemical properties in protein aqueous solutions
FUNDER:   General Secretariat for Research and Technology
 
 
 
RELEVANT EXPERTISE:  
TPCI research staff has more than fifteen years of experience in UV-Vis spectroscopy and considerable expertise in protein quantification measurements.