Biocompatible Ionic Liquids - Preserving Bioactive Structure and Function

莫纳什大学最近发现的一种液体具有保存生物活性分子的能力，这是生物技术的一个突破。这些新的生物相容性离子液体将被研究用于治疗血友病等疾病。这些液体稳定多种酶的能力也为它们在一系列生物传感器中的应用开辟了潜力，例如用于糖尿病管理的血糖监测仪。通过与世界各地的研究小组合作，这些材料还将用于保存生物活性的应用，包括珊瑚等濒危物种的低温保存和医学治疗。

A family of liquids recently discovered at Monash University has an ability to preserve bioactive molecules that represents a breakthrough in biotechnology. These new biocompatible ionic liquids will be investigated for applications in the treatment of diseases such as haemophilia. The ability of these liquids to stabilise a wide range of enzymes also opens up the potential of their use in a range of biosensors such as blood glucose monitors for diabetes management. In collaborations with research groups worldwide, these materials will also be applied to the preservation of bioactivity in applications including cryopreservation of endangered species such as coral and in medical therapeutics.