Novel application of imaging surface plasmon resonance for in situ studies of the surface exploration of marine organisms.
The surface interactions of exploring cyprids of the barnacle Semibalanus balanoides were studied in situ using imaging surface plasmon resonance. It was demonstrated how the deposition of a proteinaceous adhesive could be followed in real time as the cyprids explored and temporarily attached to a surface. Furthermore, the amount of protein left on the surface when the cyprids moved on could be quantified. Clear differences were demonstrated between an oligo(ethyleneglycol) coated surface and a bare gold substrate. It is anticipated that this technique will be a valuable tool in the development of novel surface chemistries that can prevent biofouling.
Andersson
Olof
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Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology, Division of Molecular Physics, Linkoping University, Linkoping SE-581 83, Sweden.
Ekblad
Tobias
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Aldred
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Clare
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Liedberg
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