Molecular Recognizing Functional Membranes

Abstract

Membrane materials are designed for molecular recognition, which are exemplified by glass thin membranes, macrocyclic compound liquid membranes, and biomolecule immobilized membranes. Uphill transport of glucose is demonstrated with a multi enzyme membrane. A novel enzyme membrane is synthesized to simulate the glucose responsive insulin release of pancrea. A lectin membrane is applied to make a biosensor for peroxidase. A bioaffinity sensor is made using the difference in affinity between ligand and analogue compounds to binding proteins. A pre-synaptic membrane model is synthesized to release a neurotransmitter on electrically stimulated call.