Bilayer Formation on Protocells

by Alex Grigas
Coacervates are a type of liquid-liquid phase separation that have protocellular properties. We characterized the interactions between different coacervate systems at different charge ratios and different liposome systems in order to investigate the possibility of bilayer formation on the surface of coacervates. Several of our systems achieved liposome assembly at the interface, but continuous bilayer formation was not observed.
Major: 
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Exhibition Category: 
Physical Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Chris Keating, Professor of Chemistry
Poster Number: 
204