Abstract

Differential scanning calorimetric measurements are being performed on LYLA-1, the chimera of human lysozyme and a-lactalbumin. In this chimera, the calcium binding loop of lactalbumin has been substituted for the corresponding regions in lysozyme. The thermodynamics of the conformational stability of both lysozyme and lactalbumin has previously been determined and reveals dramatic differences in the stability and unfolding behaviour. DSC analysis of LYLA1 in the presence and absence of Ca and as a function of pH will provide insights into the role of the calcium binding region in the stability of lactalbumin.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
Biotechnology Resource Grants (P41)
Project #
5P41RR004328-10
Application #
6122024
Study Section
Project Start
1997-08-05
Project End
1998-08-04
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
10
Fiscal Year
1997
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Johns Hopkins University
Department
Type
DUNS #
045911138
City
Baltimore
State
MD
Country
United States
Zip Code
21218

  Publications

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