Fibrinogen dimensions at an interface: variations with bulk concentration, temperature, and pH

A hydrodynamic technique has been developed to study the thickness of layers of proteins adsorbed on solids. This technique is based on differences in flowrate through a system of capillaries (constructed from the material of interest) before and after adsorption. The parameter obtained is the hydrodynamic thickness (LH) and is based on the resistance to flow offered by the capillary system. Using this technique, various aspects of the layer …