title: The application of fourier transform infrared transmission spectroscopy to the study of model and natural membranes.
abstract: Fourier transform infrared transmission spectroscopy is presented as a technique with great potential for the study of aqueous membrane preparations. The methodology of sample preparation, spectra recording and data reduction is outlined. Spectral parameters are derived from FT-IR difference spectra which provide an extremely sensitive means to monitor the temperature-dependent behavior of individual vibrational modes in model and natural membranes.
mesh_terms: D005583:Fourier Analysis; D008051:Lipid Bilayers; D008566:Membranes / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D011663:Pulmonary Surfactants; D013055:Spectrophotometry, Infrared / Q000379:methods; D013696:Temperature
chemical_list: D008051:Lipid Bilayers; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D011663:Pulmonary Surfactants