Neutron diffraction reveals the orientation of the headgroup of inositol lipids in model membranes.
Neutron diffraction studies show that the inositol ring in the headgroup of phosphatidylinositol extends perpendicular to the membrane surface but that phosphorylation of the 4-position causes the ring to tilt over.
Bradshaw
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Bushby
R J
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Giles
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Saunders
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Reid
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D004134:Dimyristoylphosphatidylcholine / Q000737:chemistry; D008051:Lipid Bilayers / Q000737:chemistry*; D008958:Models, Molecular; D009502:Neutrons; D010716:Phosphatidylinositols / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000378:metabolism; D010766:Phosphorylation
D008051:Lipid Bilayers; D010716:Phosphatidylinositols; C078629:dimyristoylphosphatidylinositol; D004134:Dimyristoylphosphatidylcholine