Serum albumins as differential receptors for the discrimination of fatty acids and oils

Org Lett. 2010 Nov 5;12(21):4780-3. doi: 10.1021/ol101906g.

Abstract

Using fluorescent indicators and several serum albumins, a sensing system for fatty acids was developed. Fatty acids were able to be differentiated based on their carbon chain length and degree of unsaturation. A sensing ensemble was then applied to study complex mixtures of triglycerides, namely, edible oils. The oils, with different fatty acid compositions, were successfully differentiated using principal component analysis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cattle
  • Fatty Acids / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Molecular Structure
  • Oils / chemistry*
  • Rabbits
  • Serum Albumin / chemistry*

Substances

  • Fatty Acids
  • Oils
  • Serum Albumin