Abstract
In situ AFM images of phospholipase A2 (PLA2) hydrolysis of mica-supported one- and two-component lipid bilayers are presented. For one-component DPPC bilayers an enhanced enzymatic activity is observed towards preexisting defects in the bilayer. Phase separation is observed in two-component DMPC-DSPC bilayers and a remarkable enhanced hydrolytic activity of the PLA2-enzyme for the DMPC-rich phase is seen. Furthermore, in a supported double bilayer system a characteristic ripple structure, most likely related to the formation of the Pβ'-ripple phase is observed.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Single Molecules |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 2 |
Pages (from-to) | 105-108 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 1438-5163 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2001 |