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The interaction between membrane proteins and their (protein) ligands is conventionally investigated by nonequilibrium methods such as co-sedimentation or pull-down assays. Surface Plasmon Resonance can be used to monitor such binding events in real-time using isolated membranes immobilized to a surface providing insights in the kinetics of binding under equilibrium conditions. This application provides a fast, automated way to detect interacting species and to determine the kinetics and affinity (Kd) of the interaction.

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