Influence of amphiphilic compounds on membranes.
On the basis of Gortel & Grendel (J. Exp. Med., 1925, 41, 439-494) discovery, the importance of the lipid bilayer as an integral and indispensible component of the cell membrane is discussed. In particular, attention focuses on the interaction between membranes and amphiphilic substances. The effect on membranes of quaternary ammonium salts, both in the form of pesticides and oxidants as well as organic compounds of tin and lead are discussed in greater detail.
Przestalski
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Department of Physics and Biophysics, Agricultural University, Wrocław, Poland. biophys@ozi.ar.wroc.pl
Sarapuk
J
J
Kleszczyńska
H
H
Gabrielska
J
J
Hladyszowski
J
J
Trela
Z
Z
Kuczera
J
J
D000975:Antioxidants / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology; D002462:Cell Membrane / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000187:drug effects*; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008051:Lipid Bilayers / Q000737:chemistry; D008958:Models, Molecular; D009942:Organometallic Compounds / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology; D010575:Pesticides / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology; D000644:Quaternary Ammonium Compounds / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology; D055672:Static Electricity; D013501:Surface-Active Agents / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology*
D000975:Antioxidants; D008051:Lipid Bilayers; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D010575:Pesticides; D000644:Quaternary Ammonium Compounds; D013501:Surface-Active Agents