Abstract
Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) is an invaluable tool when studying systems with paramagnetic centers. It is a sensitive spectroscopic method, which can be used with dilute samples in aqueous buffer solutions. Here, we describe the basic procedure for recording an X-band EPR spectrum of a metalloprotein sample at low temperature. We also discuss basic optimization techniques to provide spectra with a high signal to noise ratio and minimum distortion.
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Gambarelli, S., Maurel, V. (2014). Study of Metalloproteins Using Continuous Wave Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR). In: Fontecilla-Camps, J., Nicolet, Y. (eds) Metalloproteins. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 1122. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-62703-794-5_10
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