Fluidity alterations induced by chemical modification of erythrocyte membrane proteins
Jóźwiak, Z.; Schön, W.; Kraft, G.; Gärtner, H.
Biochemistry International 28(2): 265-272
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0158-5231 PMID: 1333768 Document Number: 394028
Using EPR technique we have examined the effect of chemical agents on pig erythrocyte membranes. Treatment of the erythrocyte membranes with SH-oxidizing and denaturing or specific for amino groups reagents affects both the membrane proteins and lipids. These results suggest that modified proteins may perturb the interactions of the membrane components and lead to alterations of the membrane organization in the polar region.