Stability of Asymmetric Phospholipid Membranes

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Summary

Bilayers (black films) composed of phosphatidylserine are unstable under conditions of asymmetric distribution of calcium or hydrogen ions with respect to the membrane, but with calcium ions on both sides the membranes are stable and show very high electrical resistance.

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Published
1969-05-30
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Keywords

Membrane, Phosphatidylserine, Calcium, Phospholipid, Sodium

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