Laboratory

Laboratory of Professor Élodie Boisselier

Department

Department of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine

Funding agency(ies)

Fondation canadienne pour l’Innovation (FCI), Fondation du CHU de Québec

Manufacturer (model)

Kibron Inc. (Kibron MicroTroughX)

Commissioning

2017

Equipment Description

Following the deposition of a lipid at the surface of the well, the film is compressed by barriers, and the surface tension is measured as a function of area. An analyte (peptide, protein, drug, etc.) is injected into the subphase, and its interaction with the surface monolayer is monitored over time.

In the laboratory, this instrument is commonly used to study the interactions of peptides, proteins, and small molecules with different lipids.

Technical Specifications

• Technique: Wilhelmy microbalance tensiometer

• Dynamic range: 0–130 mN/m

• Resolution: 10 μN/m

• Barrier compression speed: 0–200 mm/min

Areas of expertise

• Surface Tension

• Membrane Interactions

• Compression Isotherms

Conditions of Use

This instrument is available to academic and industrial collaborators, depending on the number of users and the availability of a research professional. This technique requires appropriate training and the presence of a research professional.

Rental Fees (CAD)

On-Campus

To be discussed with the person in charge.

Off-Campus (Academic)

To be discussed with the person in charge.

Industry

To be discussed with the person in charge.

Reservations

Élodie Boisselier, Professeure

elodie.boisselier@fmed.ulaval.ca

418-682-7511, poste 84429