Quantitative scattering of melanin solutions.
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چکیده
The optical scattering coefficient of a dilute, well-solubilized eumelanin solution has been accurately measured as a function of incident wavelength, and found to contribute <6% of the total optical attenuation between 210 and 325 nm. At longer wavelengths (325-800 nm), the scattering was less than the minimum sensitivity of our instrument. This indicates that ultraviolet and visible optical density spectra can be interpreted as true absorption with a high degree of confidence. The scattering coefficient versus wavelength was found to be consistent with Rayleigh theory for a particle radius of 38 +/- 1 nm. Our results shed important light on the role of melanins as photoprotectants.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Biophysical journal
دوره 90 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006