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Perturbation of lecithin bilayer structure by globoside.

D O Tinker, L Pinteric, J C Hsia

    Canadian Journal of Biochemistry
    |March 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Globoside and lecithin mixtures form lamellar structures, with excess globoside creating complex aggregates. Cholesterol aids mixing, while globoside alters lipid bilayer fluidity and spacing.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Lipid Bilayer Research
    • Structural Biology

    Background:

    • Lipid bilayers are fundamental to cell membranes.
    • Understanding lipid mixtures is crucial for membrane biophysics.
    • Globoside and lecithin are key membrane components.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the ultrastructure of aggregates formed by pig erythrocyte lecithin, cholesterol, and globoside.
    • To analyze the effects of globoside and cholesterol on lecithin bilayer structure and fluidity.
    • To characterize phase transitions and interbilayer interactions.

    Main Methods:

    • Electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction for ultrastructural analysis.
    • Electron spin resonance (esr) spectroscopy with spin-labelled stearic acids to probe hydrocarbon region flexibility.
    • Investigated mixtures of lecithin, cholesterol, and globoside in aqueous systems.

    Main Results:

    • Equimolar globoside-lecithin mixtures formed perturbed lamellar mesophases; excess globoside yielded tubular/reticular aggregates.
    • Cholesterol promoted lecithin-globoside mixing.
    • Globoside significantly reduced lecithin bilayer fluidity and flattened the flexibility gradient.
    • A globoside phase transition at 55°C involving hydrocarbon chain melting was observed.
    • Interbilayer spacing increased significantly in lecithin-globoside bilayers, suggesting enhanced repulsive forces.

    Conclusions:

    • Globoside incorporation alters lipid bilayer structure and dynamics.
    • The glycolipid polar group may increase interbilayer repulsion.
    • Cholesterol modulates the mixing behavior of lecithin and globoside.

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