Fourier-transform Raman spectroscopic study of human hair

被引:75
作者
Akhtar, W [1 ]
Edwards, HGM [1 ]
Farwell, DW [1 ]
Nutbrown, M [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV BRADFORD,DEPT BIOMED SCI,BRADFORD BD7 1DP,W YORKSHIRE,ENGLAND
关键词
Fourier transform; human hair; Raman spectroscopy;
D O I
10.1016/S1386-1425(97)00055-3
中图分类号
O433 [光谱学];
学科分类号
0703 ; 070302 ;
摘要
Fourier-transform Raman microscopic spectra of normal, untreated and bleached hair fibres are presented. Vibrational assignments are made and differences are ascribed to the production of cysteic acid from cysteine. Changes in conformation associated with the disulphide bond in the keratotic component are noted from the v(CSSC) vibrational modes at wave numbers near 500 cm(-1). Raman spectra of hair root ends have also been investigated with a diminution in cysteine content being observed. Application of the technique to the biomedical investigation of healthy and diseased hair is proposed. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science B.V.
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页码:1021 / 1031
页数:11
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