Structural Characterization of pH Responsive Polymer Cushions for Solid Supported Membranes

Abstract

Solid supported lipid bilayers are highly useful model systems for cell membranes. However, the close proximity of the membrane and the solid support may adversely impact protein structure and mobility. One approach to screen the membrane from the underlying support and to better mimic the cellular cytoskeleton and the extracellular matrix is to fabricate a water rich polymer