Unraveling the spatial distribution of immunoglobulins, enzymes, and polyelectrolytes within layer-by-layer self-assembled multilayers. Ellipsometric studies

Langmuir. 2006 Oct 10;22(21):8931-8. doi: 10.1021/la061173q.

Abstract

The ellipsometric characterization of a layer-by-layer electrostatically self-assembled multilayer of polyphenol oxidase and alkaline phosphatase with the polycation poly(dimethyldiallylammonium chloride) built on an immunologic layer formed by immunoglobulin G (IgG) and glucose oxidase-conjugated anti-IgG (IgG-GOD) on glassy carbon is reported. The step-by-step evolution of the psi-Delta ellipsometric angles was followed during film growth. Two optical models, named the three-layer film model and reorganization film model, were employed and found suitable for ellipsometric data interpretation. A comparative analysis of film optical properties, film thickness, and ellipsometric mass assessed from both models is also presented.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkaline Phosphatase / chemistry*
  • Alkaline Phosphatase / metabolism
  • Computer Simulation
  • Electrolytes / chemistry*
  • Glucose Oxidase / chemistry*
  • Glucose Oxidase / metabolism
  • Immunoglobulin G / chemistry*
  • Immunoglobulin G / immunology
  • Models, Biological

Substances

  • Electrolytes
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Glucose Oxidase
  • Alkaline Phosphatase