Abstract
Solid supported bilayer lipid membranes are model systems to mimic natural cell membranes in order to understand structural and functional properties of such systems. The use of a model system allows for the use of a wide variety of analytical tools including atomic force microscopy, impedance spectroscopy, neutron reflectometry, and surface plasmon resonance spectroscopy. Among the large number of different types of model membranes polymer-supported and tethered lipid bilayers have been shown to be versatile and useful systems. Both systems consist of a lipid bilayer, which is de-coupled from an underlying support by a spacer cushion. Both systems will be reviewed, with an emphasis on the effect that the spacer moiety has on the bilayer properties.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 30 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Membranes |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2016 |
Keywords
- Membrane structure and function
- Model membrane
- Solid supported membrane