title: A Langmuir approach using on monolayer interactions to investigate surface active peptides.
abstract: The Langmuir Blodgett apparatus provides a versatile system for studying the interfacial properties of peptides and peptide-membrane interactions under controlled conditions. Using amphiphilic α-helical peptides to highlight studies undertaken, here we discuss the use of this system to provide information on the surface activity of peptides and describe the insights these studies give into biological function.
authors.affiliation: School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston PR1 2HE, UK.
authors.forename: Sarah R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Dennison
authors.forename: Frederick
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Harris
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Phoenix
mesh_terms: D000595:Amino Acid Sequence; D023181:Antimicrobial Cationic Peptides / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000378:metabolism; D008563:Membrane Lipids / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000378:metabolism; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D008958:Models, Molecular; D008969:Molecular Sequence Data; D011312:Pressure; D013499:Surface Properties; D013816:Thermodynamics
chemical_list: D023181:Antimicrobial Cationic Peptides; D008563:Membrane Lipids; D008567:Membranes, Artificial