Vinodhkumar Raghunathan

University of Washington

Projects

Study of the binding mechanism of mutant SN-15 to hydroxyapatite using 15N{31P}REDOR

Lead Institution

University of Washington

Principal Investigator

Jennifer Popham

Project type

Capability Research

Proteins are used in nature to control biomineralization processes in mineralized tissues. Acidic macromolecules functioning at the biological, inorganic interface regulate crystal formation and…

Study of the Binding of SN-15 to Hydroxyapatite using 15N{31P} REDOR

Lead Institution

University of Washington

Principal Investigator

Vinodhkumar Raghunathan

Project type

Capability Research

Proteins found in mineralized tissues act as nature's crystal engineers. They regulate biological mineralization by promoting or inhibiting the growth of minerals such as hydroxyapatite (HAP),…