Abstract
The structure of membrane-active peptides and their interaction with lipid bilayerscan be studied in oriented lipid membranes deposited on solid substrates. Suchsystems are desirable for a number of surface-sensitive techniques. Here we focus onstructural characterization by x-ray and neutron reflectivity and give an accountof recent progress in sample preparation and measurements. We show that thedegree of mesoscopic disorder in the films can significantly influence the scatteringcurves. Static defects should be minimized by optimization of the preparationtechniques and their presence must be taken into account in the modelling. Examplesare given for alamethicin and magainin in bilayers of different phosphocholines.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
