Stabilization of dry membranes by mixtures of hydroxyethyl starch and glucose: the role of vitrification.

Author(s) : CROWE J. H., OLIVER A. E., HOEKSTRA F. A., CROWE L. M.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The authors conclude that both glass formation and depression of gel phase transition temperature in the dry lipids are required. The role of glass formation in stabilization during drying of liposomes appears to be inhibition of fusion.

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  • Original title: Stabilization of dry membranes by mixtures of hydroxyethyl starch and glucose: the role of vitrification.
  • Record ID : 1998-3181
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Cryobiology - vol. 35 - n. 1
  • Publication date: 1997/08

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