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Novel application of imaging surface plasmon resonance for in situ studies of the surface exploration of marine organisms

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The surface interactions of exploring cyprids of the barnacle Semibalanus balanoides were studied in situ using imaging surface plasmon resonance. It was demonstrated how the deposition of a proteinaceous adhesive could be followed in real time as the cyprids explored and temporarily attached to a surface. Furthermore, the amount of protein left on the surface when the cyprids moved on could be quantified. Clear differences were demonstrated between an oligo(ethyleneglycol) coated surface and a bare gold substrate. It is anticipated that this technique will be a valuable tool in the development of novel surface chemistries that can prevent biofouling.

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  1. Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology, Division of Molecular Physics, Linköping University, SE-581 83, Linköping, Sweden

    Olof Andersson & Tobias Ekblad

  2. School of Marine Science and Technology, Newcastle University, NE1 7RU, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

    Nick Aldred & Anthony S. Clare

  3. Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology, Division of Molecular Physics, Linköping University, SE-581 83, Linköping, Sweden

    Bo Liedberg

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Andersson, O., Ekblad, T., Aldred, N. et al. Novel application of imaging surface plasmon resonance for in situ studies of the surface exploration of marine organisms. Biointerphases 4, 65–68 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1116/1.3274060

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