Kulin, S.
, Kishore, N.
, Helmerson, K.
and Locascio, L.
(2003),
Optical Manipulation and Fusion of Liposomes as Microreactors, Langmuir
(Accessed September 18, 2025)
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Optical Manipulation and Fusion of Liposomes as Microreactors
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Abstract
We present an all optical method to manipulate and fuse giant liposomes, typically 10 nm in diameter. Optical tweezers are used to trap two individual liposomes, which are then brought into contact. A single pulse of ultraviolet laser light focused on the adjoining membranes induces the fusion between the liposomes. As a consequence the chemical reagents encapsulated in the two liposomes mix and a chemical reaction takes place.Citation
Langmuir
Volume
19
Issue
No. 20
Pub Type
Journals
Keywords
liposomes, optical tweezers
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Created September 1, 2003, Updated February 17, 2017