Use to incorporate a molecule into a lipid bilayer
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For rapid and reproducible capture of lipid membrane vesicles
– no anchoring molecules needed
– bilayer structure maintained
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Suitable for work with transmembrane proteins
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Possible to combine covalent immobilization properties from the
CM-family of sensor chips with a lipid anchor
Matrix: lipophilic groups are covalently attached to carboxymethylated dextran, making the surface suitable for direct attachment of lipid membrane vesicles such as liposomes. After attachment, the lipid bilayer structure is retained, facilitating the study of interactions involving transmembrane receptors in membrane-like environments.