FTIR

High-Sensitivity ATR

ATR PRO PENTA X

The ATR PRO PENTA X is a highly sensitive multi-bounce ATR accessory that can measure low-concentration aqueous solutions of 0.1% or less using only a small amount of sample (several µL) by adopting a uniquely designed 14-reflection Ge prism.

Features

  • Secondary Structure Estimation

    Measure protein aqueous solutions to estimate the percentage of α-Helix, β-Sheet, β-Turn, and Other by deconvolving the amide I band.

  • Low Concentration Samples

    In combination with a highly sensitive MCT detector, low concentration samples of 0.1% or less can be measured for quantitative analysis.

  • Unique Prism Shape

    The unique pentagonal prism shape has an optical path with 14 bounces, increasing the effective penetration depth to significantly improve the signal-to-noise ratio.

  • Minimal Sample Volume

    Liquid samples can be measured using only a small amount of sample (several µl).

Automatic Recognition on any X-Series FT/IR

Automatic IQX recognition of the accessory is made when it is fitted into the sample compartment. It can also be used to automatically load measurement parameters matched to the accessory; this ensures that data is acquired using the correct parameters.

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Measurement Examples

Quantitation of low-concentration solutions

The spectra of 0.5%, 0.1%, and 0.05% sucrose aqueous solutions are shown in Figure 3. The spectra in Figure 3 are the resulting difference spectra from subtracting the spectrum of water from the spectrum of the sucrose aqueous solution. The calibration curve for the concentration of sucrose aqueous solutions shows a very high linearity (Figure 4), suggesting that the ATR PRO PENTA X is sufficient for the quantification of low-concentration solutions that were previously untestable.

*The quantification limit for the sucrose aqueous solution in this experiment was 0.042%, and the detection limit was 0.014%.

  • Difference spectrum of each sucrose aqueous solution.

Secondary structure analysis of proteins in low-concentration samples

IR-SSE (IR protein secondary structure analysis) was performed using the difference spectrum of 0.01% lysozyme aqueous solution (Figure 5). Even at a low concentration of 0.01%, the peaks of amide I and amide II are clearly separated, and the peak shape is clear, so amide I information can be used for secondary structural analysis. Detection of lysozyme at a concentration of 0.01% was possible, and SSE was performed based on the Amide I band in the difference spectrum. Figure 6 shows the resulting concentration values. The results of the secondary structure analysis of the difference spectra measured using a heavy aqueous solution were reasonably consistent with those obtained by Sarver and his team [1].

[1] Sarver, R. W., Krueger, W.C., 1991. Anal. Biochem., 194, 89-100.

Figure 5. Measurement results and difference spectrum of 0.01% lysozyme aqueous solution with ATR PRO PENTA
Figure 5. Measurement results and difference spectrum of 0.01% lysozyme aqueous solution with ATR PRO PENTA X

SSE Quantitation

Structure Percentage (%)
α-Helix40
β-Sheet22
β-Turn18
Other20
Figure 6. SSE spectra of 0.01% lysozyme-heavy aqueous solution
Figure 6. SSE spectra of 0.01% lysozyme-heavy aqueous solution

Specifications

ATR Prism

Ge

ATR/Sample Contact Area

-

No. of Reflections

14

Angle of Incidence

45°

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