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Tryptophan micro-scale determinations by rapid hydrolysis.

K Maeda, J J Scheffler, A Tsugita

    Hoppe-Seyler'S Zeitschrift Fur Physiologische Chemie
    |October 1, 1984
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    A new micro method rapidly determines tryptophan in proteins using acid hydrolysis. This technique accurately quantifies tryptophan content with high recovery, aiding protein analysis.

    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Analytical Chemistry

    Background:

    • Accurate quantification of amino acids, particularly tryptophan, is crucial for protein characterization.
    • Existing methods for tryptophan determination can be time-consuming or require larger sample amounts.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a rapid and accurate micro method for determining tryptophan content in proteins.
    • To establish a reliable protocol for total hydrolysis and subsequent analysis of tryptophan.

    Main Methods:

    • Acid hydrolysis of protein samples (5 micrograms) using 3M mercaptoethanesulfonic acid.
    • Incubation at 166 degrees C for 25 minutes to achieve complete peptide bond hydrolysis.
    • Analysis of the hydrolysate using an amino-acid analyzer for composition determination.

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    Main Results:

    • Successful development of a rapid acid-hydrolysis micro method.
    • Achieved total hydrolysis of peptide bonds, enabling accurate tryptophan measurement.
    • Demonstrated a high recovery rate of 92% for tryptophan determination.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed micro method provides an accurate and efficient means for quantifying tryptophan in protein samples.
    • This method is suitable for applications requiring precise amino acid analysis with minimal sample input.
    • The high recovery rate ensures the reliability of tryptophan content data obtained through this technique.