title: Role of conducting polymeric interfaces in promoting biological electron transfer.
abstract: In this paper, we explore the role that polymer conductivity and functionality play in determining the nature of molecular recognition at artificial polymer interfaces, as evidenced by electron transfer with the small redox protein, cytochrome c. The relationship is investigated electrochemically using cyclic voltammetry in order to assess the degree of molecular recognition between the biological molecule and carboxyl-functionalized beta-substituted poly(thiophenes) and poly(pyrroles), as well as a co-polymer matrix of these derivatives. In the latter case, the co-polymer film was analysed quantitatively using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and it was found that its composition did not reflect the initial molar ratios of the monomers prior to electrodeposition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, University of Glasgow, UK.
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Ryder
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Morris
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Cooper
mesh_terms: D015374:Biosensing Techniques; D003574:Cytochrome c Group / Q000737:chemistry*; D004553:Electric Conductivity; D004563:Electrochemistry; D004579:Electron Transport; D011108:Polymers; D013057:Spectrum Analysis
chemical_list: D003574:Cytochrome c Group; D011108:Polymers