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In this study, we investigate the impact of deuteration on the formation of phase-separated domains in supported lipid monolayers using hyperspectral Tip-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (TERS) imaging. The intricate organization of biological membranes plays a crucial role in cellular functions. Various factors that influence domain formation have been identified in previous studies such as lipid tail length and cholesterol concentration. Deuterium labeling of lipids has proven useful for probing cellular structures and dynamics, but its impact on lipid phase separation remains underexplored. By examining 1:1 mixed monolayers of dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (DPPC) and deuterated DPPC on Au(111) surfaces, we reveal partial segregation of domains rich in deuterated and nondeuterated lipids. This study addresses a gap in knowledge by examining the impact of deuteration on lipid tail behavior, offering new insights into how even subtle structural modifications can influence phase behavior. Furthermore, it demonstrates that TERS can be a powerful, nondestructive, and label-free nanoanalytical tool for analyzing lipid membranes and advance the field of membrane biophysics.
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