These studies demonstrate the overall buffer ionic strength at a given pH is more important than buffer type and concentration. The interaction of positively charged drugs with charged lipid bilayer membranes is selectively influenced by the pKa of the drug. Liposomes are more biologically relevant in vitro models for cell membranes than octanol, and LEKC provides a unique combination of advantages for rapid screening of drug-membrane interactions.
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