期刊
MOLECULES
卷 26, 期 21, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/molecules26216442
关键词
plasmon waveguide resonance; lipid membrane; G-protein-coupled receptor; lipid-peptide interaction; membrane active peptide; molecular imprinted polymer; instrument development
Plasmon waveguide resonance (PWR) is a variant of surface plasmon resonance (SPR) invented about two decades ago at the University of Arizona. PWR offers the advantage of monitoring both mass and structural changes, in addition to characterizing the kinetics and affinity of molecular interactions. It is especially useful for studying molecular interactions in anisotropic-oriented thin films.
Plasmon waveguide resonance (PWR) is a variant of surface plasmon resonance (SPR) that was invented about two decades ago at the University of Arizona. In addition to the characterization of the kinetics and affinity of molecular interactions, PWR possesses several advantages relative to SPR, namely, the ability to monitor both mass and structural changes. PWR allows anisotropy information to be obtained and is ideal for the investigation of molecular interactions occurring in anisotropic-oriented thin films. In this review, we will revisit main PWR applications, aiming at characterizing molecular interactions occurring (1) at lipid membranes deposited in the sensor and (2) in chemically modified sensors. Among the most widely used applications is the investigation of G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) ligand activation and the study of the lipid environment's impact on this process. Pioneering PWR studies on GPCRs were carried out thanks to the strong and effective collaboration between two laboratories in the University of Arizona leaded by Dr. Gordon Tollin and Dr. Victor J. Hruby. This review provides an overview of the main applications of PWR and provides a historical perspective on the development of instruments since the first prototype and continuous technological improvements to ongoing and future developments, aiming at broadening the information obtained and expanding the application portfolio.
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