Proton spin-spin relaxation study of molecular dynamics and proteoglycan hydration in articular cartilage.

Ghiassi-Nejad, M; Torzilli, P A; Peemoeller, H; Pintar, M M · Biomaterials · 2000

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Spin-spin relaxation of proton magnetization in natural and deuterated articular cartilage is reported over a range of hydration. Information about macromolecular dynamics is deduced and a hydration stabilized macromolecular regime identified. There is good correspondence between NMR results and cartilage stoichiometry. A new measure for hydration of proteoglycans is found.

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