Topological asymmetry of phospholipids in membranes
Bergelson, L.D.; Barsukov, L.I.
Science 197(4300): 224-230
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0036-8075 PMID: 327544 Document Number: 121373
Methods available for studying transversal phospholipid distribution in artificial and biological membranes fall into 5 general categories: chemical labeling; NMR spectroscopy with shift and broadening reagents; enzymatic splitting by phospholipase; protein-mediated phospholipid exchange; and immunochemical methods. The application of these techniques to studies of the topological asymmetry of phospholipids in natural and artificial membranes is discussed.