Marginally hydrophobic transmembrane helices shaping membrane protein folding
... The interfacial regions can also vary between the two leaflets. While the lipids are uniformly distributed on both faces of the bilayer in the endoplasmic reticulum membrane and the Golgi apparatus, the two leaflets of plasma membranes are asymmetric (17) . A common feature in many animal cells is t ...
... The interfacial regions can also vary between the two leaflets. While the lipids are uniformly distributed on both faces of the bilayer in the endoplasmic reticulum membrane and the Golgi apparatus, the two leaflets of plasma membranes are asymmetric (17) . A common feature in many animal cells is t ...
Could membrane lipids influence the receptor tyrosine kinase
... Could membrane lipids influence the receptor tyrosine kinase activity? This statement poses the question about each step of EGFR activation and the regulation by GM3. Zhou and co-workers (26) proved that GM3 could interact equally well with both EGFR monomers and EGFR dimers. The next question conc ...
... Could membrane lipids influence the receptor tyrosine kinase activity? This statement poses the question about each step of EGFR activation and the regulation by GM3. Zhou and co-workers (26) proved that GM3 could interact equally well with both EGFR monomers and EGFR dimers. The next question conc ...
Plasma membrane repair in plants
... not homologous to C2 domains and binding occurs via formation of a ternary complex between annexin, Ca2+ and the membranes [60]. Although many of their functions are still unknown, annexins A1 and A2 have been shown to aggregate intracellular vesicles and lipid rafts in a Ca2+dependent manner at the ...
... not homologous to C2 domains and binding occurs via formation of a ternary complex between annexin, Ca2+ and the membranes [60]. Although many of their functions are still unknown, annexins A1 and A2 have been shown to aggregate intracellular vesicles and lipid rafts in a Ca2+dependent manner at the ...
Liposomes Types, Mechanism,Sizing and Preparation
... dissolved and lipid film hydrates to form MLV’s. • The size of the carrier influences the size and heterogeneity of liposomes. • This method also overcomes the stability problems of liposomes encountered during the storage of dispersion, dry or frozen form. • It is ideally suited for preparations wh ...
... dissolved and lipid film hydrates to form MLV’s. • The size of the carrier influences the size and heterogeneity of liposomes. • This method also overcomes the stability problems of liposomes encountered during the storage of dispersion, dry or frozen form. • It is ideally suited for preparations wh ...
6 Movement of Molecules Across Cell Membranes
... a low solubility in the lipid bilayer. Most of these substances are retained within cells and organelles because they cannot diffuse across the lipid barrier of membranes. Diffusion of Ions through Protein Channels Ions such as Na⫹, K⫹, Cl⫺, and Ca2⫹ diffuse across plasma membranes at rates that are ...
... a low solubility in the lipid bilayer. Most of these substances are retained within cells and organelles because they cannot diffuse across the lipid barrier of membranes. Diffusion of Ions through Protein Channels Ions such as Na⫹, K⫹, Cl⫺, and Ca2⫹ diffuse across plasma membranes at rates that are ...
Leukocyte lipid bodies — Biogenesis and functions in inflammation
... electron microscopy [59]. The existence of membranous structures within lipid bodies of nonleukocytic cells could also explain how stanniocalcin and its membrane receptor are present at lipid bodies of ovarian steroidogenic cells and adipocytes [60]. Membranes within lipid bodies would account for t ...
... electron microscopy [59]. The existence of membranous structures within lipid bodies of nonleukocytic cells could also explain how stanniocalcin and its membrane receptor are present at lipid bodies of ovarian steroidogenic cells and adipocytes [60]. Membranes within lipid bodies would account for t ...
Specialization of oleosins in OB dynamics during seed development
... by the nature of the lipids stored, and their turnover. Nevertheless, they apparently always ensure the same function in the cell i.e. energy storage (Murphy, 2012). In Brassicacea such as arabidopsis, seed reserves are mainly composed of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids (Baud et al., 2002). The l ...
... by the nature of the lipids stored, and their turnover. Nevertheless, they apparently always ensure the same function in the cell i.e. energy storage (Murphy, 2012). In Brassicacea such as arabidopsis, seed reserves are mainly composed of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids (Baud et al., 2002). The l ...
Lipid interaction of the C terminus and association of the
... processes. Homotypic fusion, i.e., the merging of identical membranes, is required for the remodeling of organelles, including the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and mitochondria. Both organelles contain membrane tubules that are connected into a network by homotypic fusion (1, 2). Much less is known ab ...
... processes. Homotypic fusion, i.e., the merging of identical membranes, is required for the remodeling of organelles, including the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and mitochondria. Both organelles contain membrane tubules that are connected into a network by homotypic fusion (1, 2). Much less is known ab ...
Interactions of liposomes and lipid-based carrier systems with blood
... assessing the relation between the surface adsorption properties and the clearance behavior of liposomes. Our studies to date indicate that there is an inverse relationship between PB values and the circulation half-lives of liposomes. In particular, liposomes that have greater than 50 g protein / m ...
... assessing the relation between the surface adsorption properties and the clearance behavior of liposomes. Our studies to date indicate that there is an inverse relationship between PB values and the circulation half-lives of liposomes. In particular, liposomes that have greater than 50 g protein / m ...
Isolation and Chemical Characterization of Plasma Membranes from
... made. For the initial fractionation of the 5000g pellet, it was resuspended in 5 ml of 50 % (w/v) sucrose made up as described previously and 40% sucrose layered on top. After centrifugation (2 h, 82 500g, in a SW 27 rotor) the material sedimenting at the interface was collected and pelleted before ...
... made. For the initial fractionation of the 5000g pellet, it was resuspended in 5 ml of 50 % (w/v) sucrose made up as described previously and 40% sucrose layered on top. After centrifugation (2 h, 82 500g, in a SW 27 rotor) the material sedimenting at the interface was collected and pelleted before ...
Etude in vitro de la stéatose hépatique induite par la - HAL
... Lipid droplets are intracellular storage organelles found in all eukaryotic organisms. They consist of a core of neutral lipid, comprising mainly triacylglycerols and/or cholesterol esters, surrounded by a monolayer of phospholipids [36]. The phospholipid layer is bounded by a proteinaceous coat. In ...
... Lipid droplets are intracellular storage organelles found in all eukaryotic organisms. They consist of a core of neutral lipid, comprising mainly triacylglycerols and/or cholesterol esters, surrounded by a monolayer of phospholipids [36]. The phospholipid layer is bounded by a proteinaceous coat. In ...
Divalent Cation-Dependent Formation of
... is no clustering. Thus we obtain the boundaries of the parameter region that lead to domain formation (shaded in the phase diagram). Fig. 1 a shows AFM images of the transferred samples. These images show a clear distinction between conditions that lead to domain formation (panels a 2 and a 3) and c ...
... is no clustering. Thus we obtain the boundaries of the parameter region that lead to domain formation (shaded in the phase diagram). Fig. 1 a shows AFM images of the transferred samples. These images show a clear distinction between conditions that lead to domain formation (panels a 2 and a 3) and c ...
A mutant Escherichia coli that attaches peptidoglycan to
... kill the bacteria are often also toxic to the patients. Understanding how these bacteria elude antibiotics could help scientists develop better, less toxic treatments. Most bacteria are surrounded by a cell wall that helps protect the bacteria and gives them structure. Many broad-spectrum antibiotic ...
... kill the bacteria are often also toxic to the patients. Understanding how these bacteria elude antibiotics could help scientists develop better, less toxic treatments. Most bacteria are surrounded by a cell wall that helps protect the bacteria and gives them structure. Many broad-spectrum antibiotic ...
Plant lipid transfer proteins - Evolution, expression and function Monika Edstam
... Table of contents Abstract ............................................................................................................................................................... - 1 Populärvetenskaplig sammanfattning ......................................................................... ...
... Table of contents Abstract ............................................................................................................................................................... - 1 Populärvetenskaplig sammanfattning ......................................................................... ...
Biogenesis and origin of thylakoid membranes
... [37]. Further indication for vesicle transfer in chloroplasts comes from mutant analysis. In several plant mutants that are a¡ected in thylakoid biogenesis, an accumulation of vesicles can be observed. Others, like the vipp1 mutant of Arabidopsis, no longer exhibited low temperature vesicle accumula ...
... [37]. Further indication for vesicle transfer in chloroplasts comes from mutant analysis. In several plant mutants that are a¡ected in thylakoid biogenesis, an accumulation of vesicles can be observed. Others, like the vipp1 mutant of Arabidopsis, no longer exhibited low temperature vesicle accumula ...
Storage lipids of yeasts: a survey of nonpolar lipid metabolism in
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... ª 2014 Federation of European Microbiological Societies. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd. All rights reserved ...
1. Describe the steps of the scientific method. 2. Define the terms
... Polar molecules like water have partially charged atoms at their ends Hydrogen bonds form when partial opposite charges in different molecules attract each other The partially positive hydrogens of one water molecule are attracted to the partially negative oxygen on another ...
... Polar molecules like water have partially charged atoms at their ends Hydrogen bonds form when partial opposite charges in different molecules attract each other The partially positive hydrogens of one water molecule are attracted to the partially negative oxygen on another ...
Synaptic vesicles really do kiss and run
... fied two classes of release events. In simple events, all the dopamine released from a given synaptic vesicle-membrane fusion site was measured in a single amperometric peak. In complex events, the dopamine released from a given synaptic vesicle-membrane fusion site was measured as a series of discr ...
... fied two classes of release events. In simple events, all the dopamine released from a given synaptic vesicle-membrane fusion site was measured in a single amperometric peak. In complex events, the dopamine released from a given synaptic vesicle-membrane fusion site was measured as a series of discr ...
Hepatitis C Virus - Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology
... HCV-infected Huh7 cells, the majority of core proteins are localized at the surface of cytosolic lipid droplets that are in contact with ER membranes containing the HCV replication complex,34 which is also the site for VLDL assembly.12 Thus, HCV may replicate at an ER domain enriched in neutral li ...
... HCV-infected Huh7 cells, the majority of core proteins are localized at the surface of cytosolic lipid droplets that are in contact with ER membranes containing the HCV replication complex,34 which is also the site for VLDL assembly.12 Thus, HCV may replicate at an ER domain enriched in neutral li ...
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... liposomes do support the existence of a direct permeabilizing effect on phospholipid bilayers [69,74,77], but only a few lipid compositions were used and therefore the role of some specific membrane lipids might have been overlooked. The question of a selective destabilizing effect of cathelicidins ...
... liposomes do support the existence of a direct permeabilizing effect on phospholipid bilayers [69,74,77], but only a few lipid compositions were used and therefore the role of some specific membrane lipids might have been overlooked. The question of a selective destabilizing effect of cathelicidins ...
Structural Investigations of Liposomes: Effect of Phospholipid
... 2.1 Phospholipids Phospholipids are a class of amphiphilic lipids characterized by their negatively charged phosphate head group (at physiological pH) and non-polar fatty acid components (Kent 1995; Drummond et al. 1999; Li and Vance 2008). Reference to phospholipids in this research particularly me ...
... 2.1 Phospholipids Phospholipids are a class of amphiphilic lipids characterized by their negatively charged phosphate head group (at physiological pH) and non-polar fatty acid components (Kent 1995; Drummond et al. 1999; Li and Vance 2008). Reference to phospholipids in this research particularly me ...
Liposomal Formulations for Nucleic Acid Delivery
... physiological pH, they become more charge neutral and are able to avoid opsonization by blood components [19]. More recently, the use of novel, pH titratable cationic lipids with distinct physicochemical properties that regulate particle formation, cellular uptake, fusogenicity, and endosomal releas ...
... physiological pH, they become more charge neutral and are able to avoid opsonization by blood components [19]. More recently, the use of novel, pH titratable cationic lipids with distinct physicochemical properties that regulate particle formation, cellular uptake, fusogenicity, and endosomal releas ...
Lipid bilayer
The lipid bilayer is a thin polar membrane made of two layers of lipid molecules. These membranes are flat sheets that form a continuous barrier around all cells. The cell membranes of almost all living organisms and many viruses are made of a lipid bilayer, as are the membranes surrounding the cell nucleus and other sub-cellular structures. The lipid bilayer is the barrier that keeps ions, proteins and other molecules where they are needed and prevents them from diffusing into areas where they should not be. Lipid bilayers are ideally suited to this role because, even though they are only a few nanometers in width, they are impermeable to most water-soluble (hydrophilic) molecules. Bilayers are particularly impermeable to ions, which allows cells to regulate salt concentrations and pH by transporting ions across their membranes using proteins called ion pumps.Biological bilayers are usually composed of amphiphilic phospholipids that have a hydrophilic phosphate head and a hydrophobic tail consisting of two fatty acid chains. Phospholipids with certain head groups can alter the surface chemistry of a bilayer and can, for example, serve as signals as well as ""anchors"" for other molecules in the membranes of cells. Just like the heads, the tails of lipids can also affect membrane properties, for instance by determining the phase of the bilayer. The bilayer can adopt a solid gel phase state at lower temperatures but undergo phase transition to a fluid state at higher temperatures, and the chemical properties of the lipids' tails influence at which temperature this happens. The packing of lipids within the bilayer also affects its mechanical properties, including its resistance to stretching and bending. Many of these properties have been studied with the use of artificial ""model"" bilayers produced in a lab. Vesicles made by model bilayers have also been used clinically to deliver drugs.Biological membranes typically include several types of molecules other than phospholipids. A particularly important example in animal cells is cholesterol, which helps strengthen the bilayer and decrease its permeability. Cholesterol also helps regulate the activity of certain integral membrane proteins. Integral membrane proteins function when incorporated into a lipid bilayer, and they are held tightly to lipid bilayer with the help of an annular lipid shell. Because bilayers define the boundaries of the cell and its compartments, these membrane proteins are involved in many intra- and inter-cellular signaling processes. Certain kinds of membrane proteins are involved in the process of fusing two bilayers together. This fusion allows the joining of two distinct structures as in the fertilization of an egg by sperm or the entry of a virus into a cell. Because lipid bilayers are quite fragile and invisible in a traditional microscope, they are a challenge to study. Experiments on bilayers often require advanced techniques like electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy.