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Original Articles

Fast Mapping of Biomolecular Interfaces by Random Spin Labeling (RSL)

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Pages 793-798 | Received 21 Sep 2011, Published online: 11 Jul 2012
 

Abstract

Random spin labeling (RSL) is a method for rapid mapping of biomolecular interaction surfaces using an interaction partner with SL and an interaction partner enriched in 13C or 15N nuclei for paramagnetic relaxation enhanced NMR-based detection. The SL reaction is conducted in a manner resulting in a heterogeneous reaction product consisting of different populations of the protein carrying a varying number of spin labels at different positions. Preparation of the paramagnetic probe is complete within a few hours and hence much faster than site selective SL. RSL is applicable to tightly interacting systems but shows its particular strength when applied to systems involving weak or transient contacts.