44015
Accession Number
30868
Title Of Article Chaper
Dead sea scroll parchments: unfolding of the collagen molecules and racemization of aspartic acid
Title Of Journal Book
Nature
Volume
287
Issue
5785
Pages
820-823
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
A major degradation change, occurring soon after their original preparation, is due to the unfolding of collagen to form gelatin. The degree of racemization varies abruptly even within the same scroll. The microclimate, especially the humidity, around them is a major factor influencing the changes. -- AATA
pub_id
44015