Permeation regulation of charged species by the component change of polyion complex membranes

Anal Biochem. 2008 Apr 1;375(1):141-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ab.2007.12.031. Epub 2007 Dec 31.

Abstract

Three kinds of polyion complex membranes were prepared on a glassy carbon electrode: polycation (poly-L-lysine)-rich membrane, polyanion (DNA)-rich membrane, and equivalent membrane. The permeation of electroactive species (e.g., hydrogen peroxide, L-ascorbate, urate, dopamine) through the membrane was measured by the oxidation current of species at base electrode. Permeation of the anionic species can be depressed through the anion-rich membrane, and permeation of the cation can also be regulated through the cation-rich membrane. It is obvious that the charge exclusion can be controlled by changing the component ratio of polycation and polyanion during preparation.

MeSH terms

  • Ascorbic Acid / pharmacology
  • Dopamine / pharmacology
  • Electrodes
  • Hydrogen Peroxide / pharmacology
  • Membranes, Artificial*
  • Oxidation-Reduction / drug effects
  • Static Electricity
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Membranes, Artificial
  • Hydrogen Peroxide
  • Ascorbic Acid
  • Dopamine