Light-scattering-based analysis of biomolecular interactions

Biophys Rev. 2013 Jun;5(2):147-158. doi: 10.1007/s12551-013-0107-1. Epub 2013 Mar 6.

Abstract

While light scattering has long been applied to the analysis of biomolecular interactions, recent advances have extended the practical use of light scattering techniques to cover a rather broad range of phenomena. In this paper I review essential light scattering theory as applied to specific interactions under thermodynamically ideal conditions and present examples showing how light scattering elucidates the dynamic equilibrium and kinetic behavior of proteins and other biomacromolecules.

Keywords: Affinity; CG-DLS; CG-MALS; Interactions; Light scattering; Stoichiometry.