A cryoprotective lectin reduces the solute permeability and lipid fluidity of thylakoid membranes.

Author(s) : HINCHA D. K., BRATT P. J., WILLIAMS W. P.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The authors conclude from these data that cryoprotective lectins lead to changes in the packing of the membrane lipids in the interfacial region which result in a lower solute permeability of the membranes.

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  • Original title: A cryoprotective lectin reduces the solute permeability and lipid fluidity of thylakoid membranes.
  • Record ID : 1998-3187
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Cryobiology - vol. 34 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 1997/05

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