ISSN:
1420-908X
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The effect of platelet activating factor, PAF, on the erythrocyte membrane heterogeneity was investigated by measuring the steady-state fluorescence anisotropy and fluorescence decay of 1-(4-trimethylammoniumphenyl)-6-phenyl-1,3,5-hexatriene (TMA-DPH) incorporated in hemoglobin-free erythrocyte membranes. PAF induced a significant increase of the lipid order in the exterior part of the membrane and a decrease in membrane heterogeneity. These results indicate that PAF may cause changes in the physico-chemical structure of the erythrocyte membrane.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01980897