Protein film voltammetry

Protein film voltammetry is like a game where we can measure how much electricity certain molecules can pass through. Specifically, we are looking at proteins, which are like tiny machines that do important things in our bodies.

To play this game, we first have to make a special movie theater for our protein machines. We do this by coating a small electrode (like a mini battery) with a layer of protein molecules. This is called a protein film.

Now we can start the game! We send a tiny electrical current through the protein film and measure how much electricity makes it through. The amount of electricity that makes it through shows what the protein machine is doing.

For example, some protein machines are really good at turning one type of molecule into another type of molecule. When we measure the electricity passing through the protein film, we can see how well the protein machine is doing this job.

Overall, protein film voltammetry is a way to measure how well protein machines are working. By understanding how proteins work, we can learn more about how our bodies function and develop new treatments for diseases.