Biosensor-based evaluation of liposomal behavior in the target binding process.

In this study we evaluated the quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) as a biosensor for a real-time investigation of liposomal binding, under dynamic flow conditions, onto target proteins immobilized at the sensor. The mass-sensitive frequency changes of quartz sensors allow for a quantification of the liposomal binding process. Furthermore, simultaneous damping analysis gives an insight into liposomal behavior, such as the degree of liposomal deformation or spreading at the target surface.

The detection of UV-induced membrane damages by a combination of two biosensor techniques.

Ketoprofen is an important anti-inflammatory drug, but its dermal application is limited because of the photosensitizing properties causing phototoxic reactions of the skin when exposed to UV light. We have recently investigated the peroxide formation of ketoprofen in solutions of linoleic acid during UV irradiation. To continue these studies and focus on UV-induced changes in membrane integrity and barrier function we established an in vitro model using two biosensor techniques simultaneously.

Semiconductor photocatalysis type B: synthesis of unsaturated alpha-amino esters from imines and olefins photocatalyzed by silica-supported cadmium sulfide.

Novel unsaturated N-phenyl-alpha-amino esters were synthesized in isolated yields of 50 to 10% by visible light irradiation of methanolic suspensions of silica-supported cadmium sulfide in the presence of methyl (2Z)-phenyl(phenylimino)acetate and various cyclic olefins. A semiconductor photocatalysis mechanism is proposed for this linear addition reaction. The light-generated electron-hole pair in the oxidative step induces a dissociative electron transfer from the olefin to CdS affording a proton and an allylic radical, whereas in the reductive step an alpha-aminobenzyl radical is formed in a proton coupled reaction.