Controlling noncovalent interactions between a lysine-rich α-helical peptide and self-assembled monolayers of alkanethiols on Au through functional group diversity
Functional variety in SAMs control covalent binding of proteins to surfaces. Peptide density on Au(111) surfaces controlled by SAM functional groups. Affinity between biomolecule and SAM surface follows a Langmuir isotherm. Surface chemistry can mimic functional group diversity in proteins and peptides.