Ilona Jurek

Research topic: Interactions of plant extracts rich in saponins with model biological membranes
In my studies I investigate the effect of plant extracts rich in biosurfactants (saponins) and synthetic surfactants on model biological layers. The lipid composition of the monolayers mimics the stratum corneum or the structure of human hair. Langmuir film technique is used to produce lipid monolayers.