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The secondary structure of four kinds of calmodulins (CaMs; i.e., Brassica
campestris pollen CaM, bovine brain CaM, earthworm calcium binding protein,
and earthworm new calcium binding protein) in thin films are determined by
the FTIR resolution enhanced technique and curve fitting. The variation in
the secondary structure of CaM upon its binding with Ca2+, Eu3+, and Tb3+,
the assay of phosphodiesterase enzyme, and sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacry
lamide gel electrophoresis are also investigated. The effect of lanthanide
ions on the conformation of CaM are described. (C) 1999 John Wiley & Sons,
Inc.