Scattering <i>versus</i> fluorescence self-quenching: more than a question of faith for the quantification of water flux in large unilamellar vesicles?
Johann Wachlmayr, Christof Hannesschlaeger, Armin Speletz, Thomas E. Barta, Anna Eckerstorfer, Christine Siligan, Andreas Hörner
Abstract
Accurate p f values are of utmost importance to understand the structure–function relationship of water permeation through membrane channels, guiding the design of artificial or biological water channels for separation applications.
Topics & Concepts
Quenching (fluorescence)VesicleMembraneScatteringPermeationFluorescenceChemistryBiophysicsAnalytical Chemistry (journal)Chemical physicsMaterials scienceChromatographyNanotechnologyPhysicsOpticsBiologyBiochemistrySpectroscopy and Quantum Chemical StudiesNanopore and Nanochannel Transport StudiesLipid Membrane Structure and Behavior