The surface charge of cultured neurons was investigated with the electron microscope markers anionized ferritin (AF) and cationized ferritin (CF). To determine which membrane components could react with the markers, model reactions were used. Both protein-coated Sepharose beads and lipid vesicles were reacted at physiological pH. Results with these model reactions indicate that the following gr...

Osseointegration is a major factor influencing the success of dental implantation. To achieve rapid and strong, durable osseointegration, biomaterial researchers have investigated various surface treatment methods for dental subgingival titanium (Ti) implants. This paper focuses on surface-charge modification on the surface of titanium dental implants, which is a relatively new and very promisi...

Local surface charge density of lipid membranes influences membrane-protein interactions leading to distinct functions in all living cells, and it is a vital parameter in understanding membrane-binding mechanisms, liposome design and drug delivery. Despite the significance, no method has so far been capable of mapping surface charge densities under physiologically relevant conditions. Here, we ...