Table 2.
Deconvolution of fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy data Amide I region for insulin fibril (made in the presence of the synthesized hydrogels) was selected for further analyses.
| Extended chain /Side chain | β-sheet | α-helix | Disordered/turn | Anti-parallel β-sheet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wavenumber (cm−1) | 1609–1618 | 1622–1637 | 1641–1657 | 1660–1678 | 1685–1697 |
| Area % | |||||
| Insulin | 24 | 34 | 18 | 13 | 11 |
| Insulin +PVCL | 16 | 30 | 33 | 12 | 9 |
| Insulin +Cur@PVCL | 11 | 19 | 41 | 16 | 13 |