Modulating receptor-ligand binding in biorecognition by setting surface wettability

Pilar Aragón1,2, Patricia Noguera1,2, María-José Bañuls1,2

  • 1Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico (IDM), Universitat Politècnica de València, Universitat de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Spain.

Summary

Optimizing microarray biosensor surfaces with specific organosilanes significantly improves performance. Tailoring surface hydrophobicity, especially with fluorinated silanes, minimizes unwanted binding and enhances signal quality for better results.

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