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. 1969 May 30;164(3883):1075-7.
doi: 10.1126/science.164.3883.1075.

Stability of asymmetric phospholipid membranes

D Papahadjopoulos, S Ohki

Stability of asymmetric phospholipid membranes

D Papahadjopoulos et al. Science. .

Abstract

Bilayers (black films) composed of phosphatidylserine are unstable under conditions of asymmetric distribution of calcium or hydrogen ions with respect to the membrane. Addition of calcium ions to the solution (100 millimolar sodium chloride, pH 7.0) on one side only, produces lowering of the direct-current resistance and results in breaking of the membrane. However, with calcium ions on both sides the membranes are stable and show very high electrical resistance.

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