The new approach allows researchers to unambiguously prove that bond formation indeed takes place and quantify the amount of amide bonds formed. (pnnl.gov)
In the past, studying bond formation between small proteins or peptides and surfaces using infrared spectrometry was difficult because the signals indicating the formation of a new amide bond between the surface and the protein were buried under strong infrared bands of the protein itself. (pnnl.gov)
They have discovered that energy released by the formation of pyrite (FeS2) can help to form similar carbon - nitrogen bonds, known as amide bonds. (newscientist.com)